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S 79 · in committee · major

ACCESS Act

What this bill does

  • Federal contractors can no longer require minimum education credentials unless specifically justified by the government.
  • This affects federal contract bidding processes and contractors hiring for specialized positions.
  • OMB must issue guidance to agencies encouraging alternative qualification methods instead of education requirements.

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    How would removing education credential requirements affect the quality and safety of work on federal contracts in fields like infrastructure or defense?

  2. 02

    What alternative qualification methods could federal agencies use to assess worker competency if education degrees are no longer required?

  3. 03

    Which federal contractors and industries would see the biggest changes in hiring practices if this bill passes?

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Introduced 2025-01-13

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-01-13 · senate · IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  2. 2025-01-13 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

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