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Cyber PIVOTT Act

USA119th CongressHR-1000| House 
| Updated: 9/8/2025
Mark E. Green

Mark E. Green

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (12)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Cyber PIVOTT Act amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to significantly expand the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) education and training programs. It establishes the "Providing Individuals Various Opportunities for Technical Training to Build a Skills-Based Cyber Workforce Program," or PIVOTT Program, which focuses on partnerships with community colleges, technical schools, and other two-year institutions of higher education. The program targets students starting or in their first semester of two-year cyber or cyber-relevant associate's degree programs or comparable technical certifications. It also includes individuals pursuing career changes or those considered entry-level. CISA will provide full tuition scholarships , covering a wide range of expenses including academic fees, travel, lodging, stipends, internship costs, and certification testing fees. A core component of the PIVOTT Program is a two-year service obligation in a cyber or cyber-relevant role for an executive agency or a state, local, tribal, or territorial government upon completion, with exceptions for military service. Students must also complete a minimum of four skills-based exercises , such as laboratory work, hackathons, or industry training workshops, with at least one required to be in-person. The bill mandates approved cyber or cyber-relevant internships with government entities or critical infrastructure owners/operators as a core requirement. CISA is tasked with regional outreach, engaging industry stakeholders to inform program exercises, and hosting annual federal government recruitment fairs for participants. These fairs may be held online or in-person at participating institutions. Upon program completion, students gain access to an online database of cyber training resources and federal job opportunities, and CISA may fund up to three cyber certifications and associated exams. Scholarship recipients are liable for repayment if they fail to meet academic standards, withdraw, or do not fulfill their service obligation, though exceptions exist for military service or documented inability to secure a government position. The program sets ambitious enrollment goals, aiming to enroll at least 250 students in its first full academic year and grow to 10,000 students annually within ten years.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9770
Cyber PIVOTT Act
Feb 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-438
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 26, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 26, 2025
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Discharged
Feb 26, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 8.
Sep 8, 2025
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mrs. Biggs (SC) asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1000, a bill originally introduced by Representative Green (TN), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9770
    Cyber PIVOTT Act


  • February 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-438
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 26, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 26, 2025
    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Discharged


  • February 26, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 8.


  • September 8, 2025
    ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mrs. Biggs (SC) asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1000, a bill originally introduced by Representative Green (TN), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

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Cyber PIVOTT Act

USA119th CongressHR-1000| House 
| Updated: 9/8/2025
The Cyber PIVOTT Act amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to significantly expand the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) education and training programs. It establishes the "Providing Individuals Various Opportunities for Technical Training to Build a Skills-Based Cyber Workforce Program," or PIVOTT Program, which focuses on partnerships with community colleges, technical schools, and other two-year institutions of higher education. The program targets students starting or in their first semester of two-year cyber or cyber-relevant associate's degree programs or comparable technical certifications. It also includes individuals pursuing career changes or those considered entry-level. CISA will provide full tuition scholarships , covering a wide range of expenses including academic fees, travel, lodging, stipends, internship costs, and certification testing fees. A core component of the PIVOTT Program is a two-year service obligation in a cyber or cyber-relevant role for an executive agency or a state, local, tribal, or territorial government upon completion, with exceptions for military service. Students must also complete a minimum of four skills-based exercises , such as laboratory work, hackathons, or industry training workshops, with at least one required to be in-person. The bill mandates approved cyber or cyber-relevant internships with government entities or critical infrastructure owners/operators as a core requirement. CISA is tasked with regional outreach, engaging industry stakeholders to inform program exercises, and hosting annual federal government recruitment fairs for participants. These fairs may be held online or in-person at participating institutions. Upon program completion, students gain access to an online database of cyber training resources and federal job opportunities, and CISA may fund up to three cyber certifications and associated exams. Scholarship recipients are liable for repayment if they fail to meet academic standards, withdraw, or do not fulfill their service obligation, though exceptions exist for military service or documented inability to secure a government position. The program sets ambitious enrollment goals, aiming to enroll at least 250 students in its first full academic year and grow to 10,000 students annually within ten years.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9770
Cyber PIVOTT Act
Feb 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-438
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 26, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 26, 2025
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Discharged
Feb 26, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 8.
Sep 8, 2025
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mrs. Biggs (SC) asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1000, a bill originally introduced by Representative Green (TN), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9770
    Cyber PIVOTT Act


  • February 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-438
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 26, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 26, 2025
    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Discharged


  • February 26, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 8.


  • September 8, 2025
    ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mrs. Biggs (SC) asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1000, a bill originally introduced by Representative Green (TN), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Mark E. Green

Mark E. Green

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (12)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee, Education and Workforce Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHigher educationStudent aid and college costsVocational and technical education