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H.R. 4502: Modernizing the Acquisition of Cybersecurity Experts Act

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To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow Federal agencies to establish educational requirements for certain cybersecurity positions in the competitive service, and for other purposes.

The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.

Sponsor and status

Nancy Mace

Sponsor. Representative for South Carolina's 1st congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Sep 30, 2023
Introduced
Jul 10, 2023
118th Congress (2023–2025)
Status

Ordered Reported on Jul 12, 2023

The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on July 12, 2023.

Other activity may have occurred on another bill with identical or similar provisions.

The House Majority Leader indicated on Sep 30, 2023 that this bill may be considered in the week ahead.

Cosponsors

1 Cosponsor (1 Democrat)

Prognosis
34% chance of being enacted (details)
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History

Jul 10, 2023
 
Introduced

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Jul 12, 2023
 
Ordered Reported

A committee has voted to issue a report to the full chamber recommending that the bill be considered further. Only about 1 in 4 bills are reported out of committee.

Sep 20, 2023
 
Text Published

Updated bill text was published as of Preprint (Suspension).

Sep 30, 2023
 
On House Schedule

The House indicated that this bill would be considered in the week ahead.

Sep 30, 2023
 
Text Published

Updated bill text was published as of Preprint (Suspension).

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Passed House

 
Passed Senate

 
Signed by the President

H.R. 4502 is a bill in the United States Congress.

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