Technology Workforce Framework Act of 2024
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 Feb 2024): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
The Technology Workforce Framework Act of 2024 would expand the functions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Specifically, it would require NIST to develop workforce frameworks for critical and emerging technologies. This includes developing a framework for artificial intelligence and periodically reviewing and updating the existing cybersecurity workforce framework. The bill defines terms like "competencies" (knowledge and skills) and "workforce framework" (a common way to describe job roles and skill sets within a specific field).
This bill would affect institutions that develop or train workers in technology fields, including industry, government, research, nonprofit, and educational organizations. NIST would be responsible for creating and maintaining these frameworks, consulting with various stakeholders, and reporting to Congress on its progress. The frameworks would aim to guide scientific and technical education and workforce development, potentially including information for individuals with non-traditional backgrounds.
S. 3792 was introduced in the Senate on February 8, 2024, by Senator Gary Peters, with Senator Eric Schmitt as a co-sponsor. It was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill has not yet advanced from this committee, and it did not receive a vote in the previous session of Congress. If passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, and signed into law by the President, NIST would then begin implementing its requirements.
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Timeline
8 Feb 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 3792 do?
- The Technology Workforce Framework Act of 2024 would expand the functions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Specifically, it would require NIST to develop workforce frameworks for critical and emerging technologies. This includes developing a framework for artificial intelligence and periodically reviewing and updating the existing cybersecurity workforce framework. The bill defines terms like "competencies" (knowledge and skills) and "workforce framework" (a common way to describe job roles and skill sets within a specific field). This bill would affect institutions that develop or train workers in technology fields, including industry, government, research, nonprofit, and educational organizations. NIST would be responsible for creating and maintaining these frameworks, consulting with various stakeholders, and reporting to Congress on its progress. The frameworks would aim to guide scientific and technical education and workforce development, potentially including information for individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. S. 3792 was introduced in the Senate on February 8, 2024, by Senator Gary Peters, with Senator Eric Schmitt as a co-sponsor. It was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill has not yet advanced from this committee, and it did not receive a vote in the previous session of Congress. If passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, and signed into law by the President, NIST would then begin implementing its requirements.
- Has S. 3792 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3792. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3792?
- S. 3792 was sponsored by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 3792?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (8 Feb 2024).
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