Department of Defense Comprehensive Cyber Workforce Strategy Act of 2026
Latest action (13 Jan 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 3619, the Department of Defense Comprehensive Cyber Workforce Strategy Act of 2026, would require the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Department's Chief Information Officer and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy, to develop a comprehensive strategy for the Department's cyber workforce by January 31, 2027. The Secretary would also have to submit a detailed report to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees covering progress under the current 2023-2027 cyber workforce strategy, an analysis of the Defense Cyber Workforce Framework, workforce and vacancy data, implementation obstacles, potential use of outside talent-management tools or personnel models (such as civilian reserves), university partnerships, alignment of AI and data-related job roles with industry standards, and budget and timeline estimates. The Secretary may consult outside experts in human capital, education, and industry in developing the strategy, and the report may be submitted with a classified annex.
The bill primarily affects the Department of Defense's internal workforce planning processes, including its Chief Information Officer, cyber policy office, and the military departments' CIOs and cyber advisors. It does not directly regulate private individuals or businesses, though it addresses how DoD recruits and manages cyber, AI, and data personnel, which could affect coordination with academic institutions and industry.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 13, 2026, by Senator Gary Peters, with Senator Mike Rounds as a cosponsor, and was referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services. It has not yet been voted on, and further action would require committee consideration before any vote by the full Senate.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on January 13, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 3619 do?
- S. 3619, the Department of Defense Comprehensive Cyber Workforce Strategy Act of 2026, would require the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Department's Chief Information Officer and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy, to develop a comprehensive strategy for the Department's cyber workforce by January 31, 2027. The Secretary would also have to submit a detailed report to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees covering progress under the current 2023-2027 cyber workforce strategy, an analysis of the Defense Cyber Workforce Framework, workforce and vacancy data, implementation obstacles, potential use of outside talent-management tools or personnel models (such as civilian reserves), university partnerships, alignment of AI and data-related job roles with industry standards, and budget and timeline estimates. The Secretary may consult outside experts in human capital, education, and industry in developing the strategy, and the report may be submitted with a classified annex. The bill primarily affects the Department of Defense's internal workforce planning processes, including its Chief Information Officer, cyber policy office, and the military departments' CIOs and cyber advisors. It does not directly regulate private individuals or businesses, though it addresses how DoD recruits and manages cyber, AI, and data personnel, which could affect coordination with academic institutions and industry. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 13, 2026, by Senator Gary Peters, with Senator Mike Rounds as a cosponsor, and was referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services. It has not yet been voted on, and further action would require committee consideration before any vote by the full Senate.
- Has S. 3619 become law?
- Not yet. As of 13 Jan 2026, S. 3619 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 3619?
- S. 3619 was sponsored by Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] (Democrat-MI), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 3619?
- Introduced (13 Jan 2026).
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