H.R. 5000 Introduced Government Operations and Politics

Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act

To amend title 5, United States Code, to limit the use of educational requirements or qualifications in evaluating candidates for certain cybersecurity positions in the competitive service, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] Introduced August 19, 2025 Cosponsors 2 (2 D) Latest action February 4, 2026

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Actions

  1. Feb 4, 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
  2. Feb 4, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. Aug 19, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  4. Aug 19, 2025 Introduced in House

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