HR 7887 · 118th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

ACCESS Act

Introduced 2024-04-09· Sponsored by Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 178 - 234 (Roll no. 380).(2024-07-23)

Recorded Votes

FailedHouse · 2024-07-23
Roll #380
Yea 178Nay 234
Democrats
0 Yea·199 Nay
Republicans
178 Yea·35 Nay
PassedHouse · 2024-07-23
Roll #380
Yea 178Nay 234
Democrats
0 Yea·199 Nay
Republicans
178 Yea·35 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills Act or the ACCESS Act This bill prohibits federal agency solicitations from requiring minimum experience or educational requirements for proposed contractor personnel except in specified circumstances. (Solicitations identify agency needs and provide instructions and other information to would-be offerors.)  A solicitation can require minimum experience or educational requirements if the contracting officer includes in the solicitation a written justification explaining why the needs of the agency cannot be met without such a requirement.   This bill also requires the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance not later than 60 days after enactment to federal agencies for implementing this bill. …

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat