Artificial Intelligence and Critical Technology Workforce Framework Act of 2025

This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop and maintain workforce frameworks for critical and emerging technologies, including a mandatory artificial intelligence framework published within 540 days of enactment. The frameworks must define skills, roles, and pathways for technical and non-technical fields like ethics, supply chain security, and career transitions for individuals with nontraditional backgrounds. NIST must update frameworks every three years, include professional skills and multilingual resources, and report to Congress on progress. These frameworks aim to guide education, training, and hiring across government, industry, and educational institutions. The bill specifically mandates an AI workforce framework and updates to the existing cybersecurity framework (NICE), with regular congressional reporting.