S. 79In Committee
ACCESS Act
Prohibits federal contract bid solicitations from imposing minimum educational requirements for contractor personnel unless a contracting officer justifies them, and directs governmentwide guidance on alternatives
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibits federal contract bid solicitations from imposing minimum educational requirements for contractor personnel unless a contracting officer justifies them, and directs governmentwide guidance on alternatives
Key points
- Require OMB contracting guidance
- Prohibit education requirements in solicitations
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment Operations and PoliticsPublic contracts and procurement