Nancy Mace (R-SC)
Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act
A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code. This bill seeks to limit how educational requirements or qualifications are used when evaluating candidates for certain cybersecurity jobs in the competitive service. It specifically targets positions in the GS-2210 information technology management series or those designated as cybersecurity under the NICE framework. The Act would restrict agencies from prescribing minimum education requirements unless they are required by law in a specific location. Additionally, it requires the Office of Personnel Management to publish certain data and updates regarding educational standards.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates that the Office of Personnel Management publish educational standard changes and aggregate hiring data online.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Reducing formal degree requirements can lower barriers to entry for individuals without expensive higher education credentials.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to create jobs?
By limiting rigid educational requirements, the bill potentially expands the pool of eligible candidates for cybersecurity roles.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill imposes new restrictions on how federal agencies can set their own hiring standards.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The Office of Personnel Management must publish any changes to minimum qualification standards regarding education and provide aggregate data on the educational attainment of new hires on their website (Section 2, subsection (b)(2)).
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Standardized Qualifications: An agency can only require a minimum education level if that requirement is actually required by law to perform the job in the specific state or locality where the work happens (Section s 2, subsection (b)(1)(A)).
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Competency-Based Evaluation: Agencies may only use education to meet other minimum qualifications if the education directly reflects the specific competencies needed to perform the duties of the position (Section 2, subsection (b)(1)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Reducing formal degree requirements can lower barriers to entry for individuals without expensive higher education credentials. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Broadening hiring criteria beyond formal degrees can improve equitable access to federal careers. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill may facilitate easier access to cybersecurity roles by focusing on competencies rather than strict educational mandates. Would students be better off under this? — The focus on competency-based evaluation may benefit those with non-traditional or specialized training.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates that the Office of Personnel Management publish educational standard changes and aggregate hiring data online. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill imposes new restrictions on how federal agencies can set their own hiring standards.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — By limiting rigid educational requirements, the bill potentially expands the pool of eligible candidates for cybersecurity roles.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill aims to modernize hiring for cybersecurity positions to better protect national security infrastructure.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The bill reduces the necessity of specific degrees for certain high-skill federal roles.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Reducing reliance on formal degree requirements can help narrow racial gaps in federal employment access.
- 2/4/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Shontel BrownDemocrat · Ohio
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia