Bill > S1290

This bill expands the role of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop and maintain workforce frameworks for critical and emerging technologies, with a specific focus on creating comprehensive guides for understanding and entering various technology-related career fields. The legislation requires NIST to develop frameworks that outline workforce categories, work roles, and competencies for different technology domains, with a mandatory requirement to create an artificial intelligence workforce framework within 540 days of enactment. The bill mandates that these frameworks include not just technical skills, but also professional skills, support roles (like administration, ethics, and human resources), and pathways for individuals from non-traditional backgrounds to enter these fields. Additionally, the bill requires NIST to periodically review and update the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity, and to submit regular reports to Congress detailing the development, consultation processes, and potential updates to these frameworks. The overall goal is to provide a standardized, accessible approach to understanding and pursuing careers in emerging technology fields, with an emphasis on inclusivity and comprehensive skill mapping.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1290/all-info