# 117-s-1097: Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021

117-s-1097, Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI); status became_law; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-01-05).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-1097
- Congress: 117
- Title: Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021
- Status: became_law
- Introduced: 2021-04-13
- Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-01-05

## Summary

**cross-agency rotational cyber workforce program** created to rotate federal cyber employees between agencies for on-the-job training and skill development. It sets eligibility, written agreements, pay and seniority protections, and oversight rules. - Federal cyber employees can volunteer for rotations with agency approval and a written service agreement. Details generally last 180 days to 1 year and can be extended up to 60 days. Employees return to the same or an equivalent job without loss of pay, seniority, or other rights. - Agency heads designate which cyber positions are eligible and compile an official list to guide rotations. Details are nonreimbursable and the employing agency keeps control over assignments and overall employment terms, and the program ends five years after enactment. - The Office of Personnel Management must issue an operation plan within 270 days covering procedures, training, performance measures, and return rights. The Government Accountability Office must report on participation, rotations, and skill development by the end of the third fiscal year after that plan is issued.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND), 2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2021-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), 2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Cyber rotation program ends in five years: cost, low. The law repeals this program five years after enactment. Unless Congress extends it, new rotations and program protections end at that time.
- New rotation program for federal cyber workers: mixed, low. The law creates a voluntary rotation program for federal cyber workers in Executive branch agencies (not GAO). The OPM Director issues an operation plan within 270 days and keeps a list of rotational jobs, updated each year. You can apply with your agency’s approval; selections follow merit rules,…

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## Sources
- [117-s-1097 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1097)

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- [117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jac…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-748)
- [117-s-4587: Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4587)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1097 (as of 2026-01-05).