Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021
5/11/2023, 3:46 PMSummary of Bill HR 3599
Bill 117 HR 3599, also known as the Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021, aims to establish a rotational program within the federal government to enhance the cybersecurity workforce. The bill seeks to address the growing need for skilled cybersecurity professionals in the federal government by creating a program that allows employees to rotate through different agencies and departments to gain diverse experience and expertise in the field.The program would be open to federal employees in cybersecurity-related positions and would provide opportunities for training, development, and collaboration across agencies. Participants in the program would be required to complete a rotation of at least one year in a different agency or department to broaden their skills and knowledge in cybersecurity.
The bill also includes provisions for reporting and evaluation to ensure the effectiveness of the program in meeting its goals of strengthening the federal cybersecurity workforce. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in the program to ensure that all individuals have equal opportunities to participate and contribute to the cybersecurity efforts of the federal government. Overall, the Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021 aims to address the critical need for skilled cybersecurity professionals in the federal government by creating a rotational program that allows employees to gain valuable experience and expertise in the field.
Congressional Summary of HR 3599
Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021
This bill establishes a rotational cyber workforce program under which certain federal employees may be detailed among rotational cyber workforce positions at other agencies.
This bill authorizes an agency to determine whether a workforce position involving information technology, cybersecurity, or other cyber-related functions in that agency is eligible for the program.
Additionally, the bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to issue a Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program operation plan providing policies, processes, and procedures for detailing employees among rotational cyber workforce positions at agencies.
The Government Accountability Office must assess the operation and effectiveness of the rotational cyber workforce program by addressing the extent to which agencies have participated in the program and the experiences of employees serving in the program.
