Joe Neguse (D-CO)
Cyber Talent Development and Recruitment Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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 is called the Cyber Talent Development and Recruitment Act. It was introduced in the House to strengthen and enhance the Department of Defense cyber workforce. The bill amends title 10 of the United States Code regarding cyber workforce recruitment and retention. It expands the types of positions included under specific cyber workforce rules. It also updates rules for setting rates of pay and reporting requirements for these positions.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill directly aims to strengthen and enhance the Department of Defense cyber workforce and cyberspace planning.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill expands the scope of the cyber workforce to include various commands and agencies, potentially creating new roles.
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill adds new reporting requirements regarding the cost, title, and use of pay authorities for these positions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expansion of covered positions: Section 2(1)(B) adds positions held in combatant commands, defense agencies, and field activities supporting the United States Cyber Command, plus up to 500 hard-to-fill, highly skilled positions. This could benefit individuals by creating and recognizing more critical cyber defense jobs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that explicitly outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill directly aims to strengthen and enhance the Department of Defense cyber workforce and cyberspace planning.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill expands the scope of the cyber workforce to include various commands and agencies, potentially creating new roles.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill adds new reporting requirements regarding the cost, title, and use of pay authorities for these positions.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would high-income households be better off under this? — The bill establishes high-level pay authorities that could benefit highly skilled professionals entering the workforce.
- 12/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House
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