HR 5235
119th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Public contracts and procurement
Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act of 2025
Introduced: September 9, 2025
Introduced by:
Mace, Nancy
Republican
· South Carolina
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 24, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 23, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 23, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2247)
Feb 23, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2247)
Feb 23, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5235.
Feb 23, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2247-2248)
Feb 23, 2026
Mr. Timmons moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 2, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Dec 2, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sep 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Skills-Based Federal Contracting 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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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.