ACCESS Act

Hozzl · 2024-07-26T17:57:15Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7887 ACCESS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/26/2024, 5:57 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7887

Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills Act or the ACCESS Act

This bill prohibits federal agency solicitations from requiring minimum experience or educational requirements for proposed contractor personnel except in specified circumstances. (Solicitations identify agency needs and provide instructions and other information to would-be offerors.)

A solicitation can require minimum experience or educational requirements if the contracting officer includes in the solicitation a written justification explaining why the needs of the agency cannot be met without such a requirement.

This bill also requires the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance not later than 60 days after enactment to federal agencies for implementing this bill.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7887

Bill HR 7887 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 9, 2024. Bill HR 7887 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 9, 2024. Bill HR 7887's most recent activity was On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 178 - 234 (Roll no. 380). as of July 23, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7887

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7887

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Congressional oversight

- Employee hiring

- Government information and archives

- Public contracts and procurement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7887

ACCESS Act

Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills Act

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