A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit minimum educational requirements for proposed contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations, and for other purposes.

1/14/2025, 7:03 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 79, also known as the "Contractor Personnel Educational Requirements Act," aims to make changes to title 41 of the United States Code. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the inclusion of minimum educational requirements for contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations.

The bill seeks to ensure that contractors are not unfairly excluded from bidding on government contracts due to arbitrary educational requirements. By removing these requirements, the bill aims to promote fair competition and increase opportunities for a wider range of contractors to participate in government projects.

In addition to prohibiting minimum educational requirements, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to government contracting. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary provided. Overall, Bill 119 s 79 is focused on promoting fairness and inclusivity in government contracting by removing unnecessary barriers for contractors. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through the legislative process and what impact it may have on government contracting practices.
Congress
119

Number
S - 79

Introduced on
2025-01-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 79, also known as the "Contractor Personnel Educational Requirements Act," aims to make changes to title 41 of the United States Code. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the inclusion of minimum educational requirements for contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations.

The bill seeks to ensure that contractors are not unfairly excluded from bidding on government contracts due to arbitrary educational requirements. By removing these requirements, the bill aims to promote fair competition and increase opportunities for a wider range of contractors to participate in government projects.

In addition to prohibiting minimum educational requirements, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to government contracting. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary provided. Overall, Bill 119 s 79 is focused on promoting fairness and inclusivity in government contracting by removing unnecessary barriers for contractors. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through the legislative process and what impact it may have on government contracting practices.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit minimum educational requirements for proposed contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action1/13/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.