Department of Defense Comprehensive Cyber Workforce Strategy Act of 2026

This bill would require the Secretary of Defense to create a new cyber workforce strategy for the Department of Defense by January 31, 2027, and send a report on it to the Armed Services Committees of the Senate and House. The report must review progress on the 2023-2027 cyber workforce strategy, describe workforce numbers and vacancies, and identify problems in carrying out the Defense Cyber Workforce Framework. It must also look at options such as commercial tools, civilian cyber reserves, university partnerships, and changes to artificial intelligence and data job roles to better match private industry. The report must include budget estimates and a timeline, and must be unclassified, though it may include a classified attachment.

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Sponsors

• Gary C. Peters Democrat sponsor
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