S. 79: ACCESS Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-13 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-13):
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.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Gary C. Peters | D MI (original cosponsor) 2025-01-13 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 79 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 79?
S. 79 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: ACCESS Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 79 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).