H.R.1000 - Providing Individuals Various Opportunities for Technical Training to Build a Skills-Based Cyber Workforce Act of 2025; Cyber PIVOTT Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R. 1000, also known as the Cyber PIVOTT Act, aims to bolster the cybersecurity workforce by expanding education and training programs through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The bill focuses on partnerships with community colleges, technical schools, and other institutions offering two-year programs to provide students with scholarships, skills-based exercises, and internship opportunities. It also establishes a service obligation for program participants to work in cyber roles within government entities.
Expected Effects
The Cyber PIVOTT Act is likely to increase the number of qualified cybersecurity professionals available to federal, state, local, and tribal governments. This will be achieved through targeted education and training programs. The Act will also enhance the cybersecurity capabilities of critical infrastructure by providing skilled workers.
Potential Benefits
- Increased availability of skilled cybersecurity professionals.
- Enhanced cybersecurity for government and critical infrastructure.
- Expanded educational opportunities for students in cyber-related fields.
- Creation of a pipeline for federal cyber jobs.
- Promotion of skills-based training and exercises.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased government spending on scholarships and training programs.
- Risk of program participants not fulfilling their service obligations.
- Administrative burden on CISA and participating institutions.
- Possible limitations in program reach due to eligibility requirements.
- Potential for the program to become politicized or mismanaged.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution's broad mandate to "provide for the common defence" (Preamble). By strengthening the nation's cybersecurity workforce, the Act aims to protect against cyber threats, which falls under the umbrella of national security. The establishment of educational programs and allocation of resources are within the powers granted to Congress under Article I, Section 8, which allows Congress to "lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States."
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
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