To amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit minimum education requirements for proposed contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations, and for other purposes.
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Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment and an amendment …
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment and an amendment …
Mr. Lankford (for himself and Mr. Peters) introduced the following …
Mr. Lankford (for himself and Mr. Peters) introduced the following …
Mr. Lankford (for himself and Mr. Peters) introduced the following …
Mr. Lankford (for himself and Mr. Peters) introduced the following …
Mr. Lankford (for himself and Mr. Peters) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Prohibits federal solicitations from requiring minimum education for contractor personnel unless the contracting officer provides written justification. Promotes skills-based hiring.
Who Benefits and How
Skilled workers without degrees gain access to contractor jobs. Small businesses with non-degreed talent can compete. Workforce expanded beyond degree holders.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Contracting officers must justify education requirements. Agencies must change procurement practices. Education-focused hiring culture disrupted.
Key Provisions
- Bans blanket education requirements in solicitations
- Requires written justification if education mandated
- OMB must issue implementing guidance within 60 days
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Prohibits minimum education requirements in federal contracts unless justified by contracting officer
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Remove degree barriers from federal contracting"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "director"
- → OMB Director
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
requirement met through education, experience, or combination
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