Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act
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HR 2952 — Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act
Last action — Became Public Law No: 113-246.
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced August 01, 2013. Enacted.
Summary
Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, within 180 days and annually thereafter for three years, to conduct an assessment of the cybersecurity workforce of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which shall include information on: the readiness and capacity of such workforce to meet its cybersecurity mission; where cybersecurity workforce positions are located within DHS; which such positions are performed by permanent full-time equivalent DHS employees, by independent contractors, and by individuals employed by other federal agencies; which such positions are vacant; the percentage of individuals within each Cybersecurity Category and Specialty Area who received essential training to perform their jobs; and in cases in which such training was not received, what challenges were encountered regarding the provision of such training. Directs the Secretary to develop, maintain, and update a comprehensive workforce strategy to enhance the readiness, capacity, training, recruitment, and retention of DHS's cybersecurity workforce, which shall include a description of: a multi-phased recruitment plan, a 5-year implementation plan, a 10-year projection of the cybersecurity workforce needs of DHS, any obstacle impeding the hiring and development of such workforce, and any gap in the existing DHS cybersecurity workforce and a plan to fill such gap. Requires the Secretary to submit to the appropriate congressional committees: (1) annual updates on such assessment and on the Secretary's progress in carrying out such strategy; and (2) a report on the feasibility, cost, and benefits of establishing a Cybersecurity Fellowship Program to offer a tuition payment plan for individuals pursuing undergraduate and doctoral degrees who agree to work for DHS for an agreed-upon period.
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Read HR 2952 on the official United States source →Action History
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Became Public Law No: 113-246.
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Signed by President.
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Presented to President.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H9060)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 2952.
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Mr. Meehan moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H9060-9062)
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.
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S.AMDT.4002 Amendment SA 4002 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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S.AMDT.4001 Amendment SA 4001 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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S.AMDT.4002 Amendment SA 4002 proposed by Senator Boxer for Senator Carper. (consideration: CR S6487; text: CR S6487)To amend the title.
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S.AMDT.4001 Amendment SA 4001 proposed by Senator Boxer for Senator Carper. (consideration: CR S6486-6487; text: CR S6486-6487)In the nature of a substitute.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6486-6487)
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Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6922-6923)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2952.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6922-6925)
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Mr. Meehan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 241.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 113-324.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies.
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Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sponsors
- Patrick Meehan · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 2952 do?
- Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, within 180 days and annually thereafter for three years, to conduct an assessment of the cybersecurity workforce of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which shall include information on: the readiness and capacity of such workforce to meet its cybersecurity mission; where cybersecurity workforce positions are located within DHS; which such positions are performed by permanent full-time equivalent DHS employees, by independent contractors, and by individuals employed by other federal agencies; which such positions are vacant; the percentage of individuals within each Cybersecurity Category and Specialty Area who received essential training to perform their jobs; and in cases in which such training was not received, what challenges were encountered regarding the provision of such training. Directs the Secretary to develop, maintain, and update a comprehensive workforce strategy to enhance the readiness, capacity, training, recruitment, and retention of DHS's cybersecurity workforce, which shall include a description of: a multi-phased recruitment plan, a 5-year implementation plan, a 10-year projection of the cybersecurity workforce needs of DHS, any obstacle impeding the hiring and development of such workforce, and any gap in the existing DHS cybersecurity workforce and a plan to fill such gap. Requires the Secretary to submit to the appropriate congressional committees: (1) annual updates on such assessment and on the Secretary's progress in carrying out such strategy; and (2) a report on the feasibility, cost, and benefits of establishing a Cybersecurity Fellowship Program to offer a tuition payment plan for individuals pursuing undergraduate and doctoral degrees who agree to work for DHS for an agreed-upon period.
- Who sponsors HR 2952?
- HR 2952 is sponsored by Patrick Meehan (R).
- What is the current status of HR 2952?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced August 01, 2013. Enacted.
- Where can I track HR 2952?
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