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H.R. 5235

Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act of 2025

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee · Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC)

14 September 2026 | Reported by committee (Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, without amendment, without written report)

What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote)

Summary: The bill would prevent federal agencies from requiring job applicants on government contracts to have minimum educational credentials—such as a college degree—unless contracting officers can justify why education is truly necessary for the position. It also directs the federal government to issue guidance encouraging agencies to consider work experience and skills as alternatives to formal education requirements when hiring for these contracts.

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Posted 16 September 2026

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H.R. 5235 | Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act of 2025 | Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) | Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee 📅 14 September 2026 | 📋 Reported by committee (Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, without amendment, without written report) What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote) Summary: The bill would prevent federal agencies from requiring job applicants on government contracts to have minimum educational credentials—such as a college degree—unless contracting officers can justify why education is truly necessary for the position. It also directs the federal government to issue guidance encouraging agencies to consider work experience and skills as alternatives to formal education requirements when hiring for these contracts. [AI-Generated]

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