H.R. 5235: Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-09-09 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-02-24 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-09-09):
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.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Raja Krishnamoorthi | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-09-09 |
| Marie Gluesenkamp Perez | D WA 2025-12-16 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 5235 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 5235?
H.R. 5235 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 5235 are available on congress.gov.
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