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Streamline DoD Cyber Recruitment Act

12/30/2022, 3:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6197

The Streamline DoD Cyber Recruitment Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 6197, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at improving the recruitment process for cybersecurity professionals within the Department of Defense (DoD). The bill seeks to address the growing need for skilled cyber personnel within the DoD by streamlining the recruitment process and making it more efficient.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a centralized cyber recruitment program within the DoD. This program would be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the recruitment of cyber professionals across all branches of the military. By centralizing the recruitment process, the bill aims to eliminate redundancies and streamline the hiring process, making it easier for qualified candidates to join the DoD.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the development of a standardized set of qualifications and requirements for cyber positions within the DoD. This would help ensure that all candidates are evaluated based on the same criteria, making the recruitment process more fair and transparent. Overall, the Streamline DoD Cyber Recruitment Act is designed to address the growing need for cybersecurity professionals within the DoD by improving the recruitment process and making it more efficient. By centralizing recruitment efforts and standardizing qualifications, the bill aims to attract top talent to help protect the nation's critical infrastructure and national security interests.

Congressional Summary of HR 6197

Streamline DoD Cyber Recruitment Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to study the establishment of a designated central program office within DOD to oversee all academic engagement programs focusing on cyber talent across DOD.

Upon completion of the study, DOD must determine whether it should establish a designated central program office responsible for each specified academic engagement program (e.g., recruitment or retention programs) across DOD. Additionally, DOD must justify a decision not to establish such a program office.

Current Status of Bill HR 6197

Bill HR 6197 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 8, 2021. Bill HR 6197 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 8, 2021.  Bill HR 6197's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of December 8, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6197

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6197

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Computer security and identity theft
- Computers and information technology
- Congressional oversight
- Defense spending
- Department of Defense
- Elementary and secondary education
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government studies and investigations
- Higher education
- Science and engineering education
- Student aid and college costs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6197

Streamline DoD Cyber Recruitment Act
Streamline DoD Cyber Recruitment Act
To require a feasibility study regarding establishment within the Department of Defense of a designated central program office, headed by a senior Department official, responsible for overseeing all academic engagement programs focusing on creating cyber talent across the Department, and for other purposes.

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