Nashville Standard

Today, the House Committee on Homeland Security favorably reported Rep. Mark Green’s "Cyber PIVOTT Act." This development marks a step forward in efforts to enhance the nation's cyber workforce.

Rep. Green emphasized the importance of this initiative: “There could not be a better time to bolster our pipeline of skilled and prepared professionals. As nation-state threats to networks and critical infrastructure intensify, bolstering the nation’s cyber workforce aligns with this administration’s goals to promote productivity and guarantee a high return on investment for taxpayer dollars.”

He added that communities would greatly benefit from an increased number of cyber professionals, especially for critical infrastructure owners and operators lacking resources for cybersecurity. He stated, “With essential partnerships in the private sector and the support of my colleagues in the House and Senate, including those across the aisle, I look forward to getting the ‘Cyber PIVOTT Act’ to the president’s desk.”

The bill, officially known as H.R. 1000 or “Providing Individuals Various Opportunities for Technical Training to Build a Skills-Based Cyber Workforce Act of 2025,” was reintroduced by Chairman Green with multiple cosponsors from both parties. Among them are Reps. Michael Guest (R-MS), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), Tony Gonzales (R-TX), Clay Higgins (R-LA), August Pfluger (R-TX), Dale Strong (R-AL), Sheri Biggs (R-SC), Gabe Evans (R-CO), John Moolenaar (R-MI), Hal Rogers (R-KY), and Mike Ezell (R-MS). In addition, Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

The legislation advanced out of committee unanimously during the 118th Congress.