Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021

5/11/2023, 3:46 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1097

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.

Current Status of Bill S 1097

Bill S 1097 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 13, 2021. Bill S 1097 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 13, 2021.  Bill S 1097's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 117-149. as of June 21, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1097

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1097

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

Computer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1097

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