Pat Fallon (R-TX)
Federal Cyber Workforce Training Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Federal Cyber Workforce Training Act of 2025'', requires the National Cyber Director to create a plan for a new Federal institute. This institute would act as a central training center for the Federal cyber workforce. The plan must include training for new hires and those moving into mid-career roles, as well as training for human resources personnel. The Director must consult with several agencies to develop this plan. Finally, the Director is required to brief specific congressional committees on the plan and its estimated costs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Training for Federal Employees: The bill proposes training for personnel hired for cyber work roles, including new hires and those transitioning to mid-s-career, through upskilling and reskilling (Section 2(b)(1)(A)).
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Inclusivity in Training: The proposed institute would provide training to individuals regardless of whether they have a college degree or a degree in a cyber-related field (Section 2(b)(2)(J)).
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Flexible Learning Options: To accommodate different learning environments, the institute would offer both in-person and virtual training options (Section 2(b)(2)(I)).
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Support for Human Resources: The plan aims to provide training for personnel responsible for human resource functions related to cyber personnel (Section 2(b)(1)(A)).
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Career Advancement Tools: The institute could develop a badging system to communicate the proficiency and qualifications of individuals who complete the training (Section 2(b)(2)(H)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No New Funding Provided: The bill explicitly states that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out this Act (Section 2(d)).
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Marcy KapturDemocrat · Ohio
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia