House Oversight Committee Advances Bills Affecting Cyber and AI for Federal Workforce

Last week, the House Oversight and Accountability Committee made significant progress by advancing several bills that have bipartisan support and are poised to have a lasting impact on the federal workforce. Notably, one bill introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) seeks to transform the hiring landscape for cybersecurity positions within the government. Known as the “Modernizing the Acquisition of Cybersecurity Experts Act,” this legislation aims to remove mandatory college degree requirements for federal cybersecurity jobs, except when specific legal prerequisites apply. The objective is to create opportunities for talented individuals with relevant skills and experience, irrespective of their educational background.

The current federal IT workforce, including cybersecurity professionals, skews older compared to the overall federal workforce. To address the cybersecurity skills gap, this bill received bipartisan support and aligns with an executive order emphasizing skills rather than degrees in federal hiring.

Another bill, the “AI Training Expansion Act,” sponsored by Rep. Nancy Mace, focuses on providing increased training in artificial intelligence (AI) for federal employees. This legislation aims to broaden access to AI training programs, covering topics such as AI capabilities, risks, best practices, and system management. Co-sponsored by Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), the bill recognizes the importance of developing an AI-savvy federal workforce and aims to equip the next generation of federal employees with the knowledge necessary for effective interaction with the private sector.

In addition, the committee moved forward with the “Guidance out of Darkness (GOOD) Act,” introduced by Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.). This bill addresses the issue of “regulatory dark matter” by requiring federal agencies to publish all their guidance documents in a centralized and easily accessible online location. By enhancing transparency and facilitating public access to agency guidance documents, this legislation seeks to improve accountability. If enacted, the Office of Management and Budget would be given a three-month deadline to establish a hub where all agencies can post their guidance documents.

These bills underscore the bipartisan collaboration within the House Oversight and Accountability Committee to tackle critical issues affecting the federal workforce, including cybersecurity hiring and AI training. The broad support for these bills reflects an acknowledgment of the need to modernize federal IT and enhance the skills of the federal workforce in these rapidly evolving fields.

Overall, the actions taken by the House Oversight Committee exemplify a commitment to advancing legislation that will significantly impact the federal workforce. By addressing concerns related to cybersecurity hiring and AI training, these bills seek to strengthen the government’s cybersecurity capabilities and equip federal employees with the necessary skills for the future.

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