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ACCESS Act
2/11/2025, 5:53 AM
Summary of Bill S 79
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of S 79
Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills Act or the ACCESS Act
This bill prohibits federal contract bid solicitations for contractor personnel from including minimum educational requirements unless the contracting officer justifies the requirements. The prohibition applies to educational requirements that may be met through education alone, education or experience, or a combination of education and experience.
The bill also requires the Office of Management and Budget to issue implementing guidance to federal agencies, including instructions for contracting officers that encourage using alternatives to education requirements.
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Current Status of Bill S 79
Bill S 79 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2025. Bill S 79 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 13, 2025. Bill S 79's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of January 13, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 79
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 79
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 79
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.
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.
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