Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Introduced
In Committee
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Passed Chamber
Enacted
The Cyber PIVOTT Act of 2025 seeks to significantly enhance the nation's cybersecurity workforce by amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It establishes the Providing Individuals Various Opportunities for Technical Training to Build a Skills-Based Cyber Workforce Program (PIVOTT Program) within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). This program is designed to forge partnerships with community colleges, technical schools, and other institutions offering 2-year programs to create robust educational and training opportunities. The PIVOTT Program targets students enrolled in or starting 2-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 employees. A core provision is the offering of full tuition scholarships to participating students, covering academic fees, travel, lodging, stipends, internship costs, and certification testing fees, ensuring comprehensive financial support. A key requirement for scholarship recipients is a 2-year service obligation in a cyber or cyber-relevant role for an Executive agency or a State, local, Tribal, or territorial government. Exceptions to this obligation are provided for students who have completed, are currently serving in, or pursue service in the Armed Forces in a cyber-relevant capacity. Students who immediately enroll in a 4-year degree program may delay their service obligation until after graduation. The program mandates that students complete a minimum of four skills-based exercises , such as laboratory work, hackathons, or industry training workshops, with at least one being in-person. Furthermore, a central component is the coordination of mandatory internships with government entities or critical infrastructure owners, prioritizing federal opportunities for students interested in long-term federal careers. CISA is also tasked with initiating security clearance processes for eligible students one year before program completion. CISA will conduct regional outreach initiatives, engage industry stakeholders for annual reports on relevant skills, and host a Federal Government recruitment fair to connect students with job opportunities. Upon completion, students gain access to an online database of cyber training resources and may receive funding for up to three cyber certifications. The Director may also select up to 10 students annually for additional scholarships for advanced cyber degrees after seven years of federal employment. 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 aims for significant growth, targeting 250 students in its first year, doubling enrollment annually until reaching 1,000 students, and developing a plan to enroll 10,000 students per academic year within 10 years, subject to appropriations and capacity.
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.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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 of 2025
USA119th CongressS-438| Senate
| Updated: 2/5/2025
The Cyber PIVOTT Act of 2025 seeks to significantly enhance the nation's cybersecurity workforce by amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It establishes the Providing Individuals Various Opportunities for Technical Training to Build a Skills-Based Cyber Workforce Program (PIVOTT Program) within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). This program is designed to forge partnerships with community colleges, technical schools, and other institutions offering 2-year programs to create robust educational and training opportunities. The PIVOTT Program targets students enrolled in or starting 2-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 employees. A core provision is the offering of full tuition scholarships to participating students, covering academic fees, travel, lodging, stipends, internship costs, and certification testing fees, ensuring comprehensive financial support. A key requirement for scholarship recipients is a 2-year service obligation in a cyber or cyber-relevant role for an Executive agency or a State, local, Tribal, or territorial government. Exceptions to this obligation are provided for students who have completed, are currently serving in, or pursue service in the Armed Forces in a cyber-relevant capacity. Students who immediately enroll in a 4-year degree program may delay their service obligation until after graduation. The program mandates that students complete a minimum of four skills-based exercises , such as laboratory work, hackathons, or industry training workshops, with at least one being in-person. Furthermore, a central component is the coordination of mandatory internships with government entities or critical infrastructure owners, prioritizing federal opportunities for students interested in long-term federal careers. CISA is also tasked with initiating security clearance processes for eligible students one year before program completion. CISA will conduct regional outreach initiatives, engage industry stakeholders for annual reports on relevant skills, and host a Federal Government recruitment fair to connect students with job opportunities. Upon completion, students gain access to an online database of cyber training resources and may receive funding for up to three cyber certifications. The Director may also select up to 10 students annually for additional scholarships for advanced cyber degrees after seven years of federal employment. 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 aims for significant growth, targeting 250 students in its first year, doubling enrollment annually until reaching 1,000 students, and developing a plan to enroll 10,000 students per academic year within 10 years, subject to appropriations and capacity.
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.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Government Operations and Politics
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEducation programs fundingEmployment and training programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHigher educationStudent aid and college costs