Bill · S. 1290· Senate(119-S-1290)
Artificial Intelligence and Critical Technology Workforce Framework Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/3/2025
- Last activity
- 4/3/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Gary Peters
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill expands the duties of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to include the creation of workforce frameworks for critical and emerging technologies. It requires the Director of NIST to develop a specific workforce framework for artificial intelligence. Additionally, the bill mandates the periodic review and update of the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity. The legislation focuses on providing resources for various career pathways and professional skills. It also requires several reports to be submitted to Congress regarding these frameworks and their effectiveness.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+7
The bill directly strengthens the cybersecurity workforce through updated NIST frameworks.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
Provides clear pathways and credentials for entering high-tech careers.
Would students be better off under this?+5
Provides roadmap for credentials and career pathways in high-growth fields.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Career Development and Discovery: The bill directs the development of workforce frameworks to promote the discovery of careers in critical and emerging technologies (Section 2(b)(14)(C)(iii)).
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Support for Diverse Backgrounds: Frameworks are instructed to include information for individuals with nontechnical or nontraditional backgrounds and education to help them find career pathways (Section 2(b)(14)(C)(iii) and Section 2(d)(6)).
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Clearer Educational Pathways: The bill aims to provide information on how individuals can acquire relevant credentials, such as academic degrees or certificates, to qualify for employment and career advancement (Section 2(b)(14)(C)(iv)).
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Expanded Career Resources: The Director is required to disseminate cybersecurity career resources to various age groups, ranging from kindergarten through adult workers (Section 2(c)(3)).
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Global Accessibility: NIST is directed to produce resources in multiple languages to help support the global adoption of these frameworks (Section 2(b)(14)(E)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Children+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- 4/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Eric SchmittRepublican · Missouri