H.R. 4502Modernizing the Acquisition of Cybersecurity Experts Act of 2023

1 recorded action296 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Nancy Mace [R-SC-01]
Cosponsors: 1 · 1 Democrat
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Committees: Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Latest action: Oct 3, 2023 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

IntroducedJul 10, 2023
Passed the HouseOct 2, 2023
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

Modernizing the Acquisition of Cybersecurity Experts Act of 2023

This bill modifies educational requirements for cybersecurity positions in the federal government.

Specifically, the bill prohibits federal agencies from establishing minimum educational requirements for cybersecurity positions unless such requirements are mandated by law for the position in the state or locality in which the work is to be performed. Agencies may also only consider an applicant's education in conjunction with other minimum qualifications for a position if the applicant's education directly reflects the required competencies for the position.

The bill applies to positions in the competitive service that are classified under the Information Technology Management Series or any other position that is designated as a cybersecurity position under the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.

The Office of Personnel Management must annually publish on its website (1) any changes to minimum qualifications relating to education for these positions, and (2) data on the level of education of those occupying these positions.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 4502 as passed House on Oct 2, 2023. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 515

House Oct 2, 2023

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Modernizing the Acquisition of Cybersecurity Experts Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

394 Yea 1 Nay 38 not voting

Crossed both parties 1 of 395 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Republican.

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Democratic212 members

Republican221 members

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Cosponsors1 · 1 Democrat

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 4502 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

DKatie Porter [D-CA-47]Original

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Who lobbied on H.R. 450210 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 4502 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

NAPA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTfiled by O'CONNELL & DEMPSEY, LLC

Budget/Appropriations · Urban Development/Municipalities · Natural Resources6 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2024Filing

NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNIONIts PAC: National Treasury Employees Union PAC

Budget/Appropriations · Government Issues · Health Issues · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace5 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2024Filing

ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLCfiled by FORBES-TATE

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Health Issues · Budget/Appropriations4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2023Filing

SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITYfiled by O'CONNELL & DEMPSEY, LLC

Budget/Appropriations · Environment/Superfund · Urban Development/Municipalities4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2023Filing

CALAVERAS COUNTY WATER DISTRICTfiled by O'CONNELL & DEMPSEY, LLC

Budget/Appropriations · Natural Resources3 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2023Filing

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (IBM)

Budget/Appropriations · Computer Industry · Defense · Education +5 more2 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2023Filing

METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGOfiled by O'CONNELL & DEMPSEY, LLC

Budget/Appropriations · Clean Air and Water (quality) · Urban Development/Municipalities · Natural Resources2 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2023Filing

GALLAUDET UNIVERSITYfiled by MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC

Education · Budget/Appropriations1 filing · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2023Filing

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATIONfiled by FTI GOVERNMENT AFFAIRSIts PAC: National Electrical Manufacturers Association PAC

Manufacturing · Trade (domestic/foreign) · Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills) · Budget/Appropriations +2 more1 filing · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2023Filing

RIVERSIDE CO. FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTfiled by O'CONNELL & DEMPSEY, LLC

Budget/Appropriations · Natural Resources · Urban Development/Municipalities1 filing · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2023Filing

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