119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 14, 2026
H.R. 5235Passed HouseGovernment Operations and Politics
Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy (R-SC)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Sep 9, 2025
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In plain English
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) sponsored this bill that blocks federal contract job postings from requiring a minimum level of education unless the contracting officer provides a written justification for why education is necessary. The bill directs the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance to federal agencies encouraging contracting officers to use alternatives to education requirements when evaluating contractor qualifications.
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Note: the official CRS summary for this bill was written on 2025-09-09, but the bill text was revised on 2026-09-14T04:00:00Z. Provisions may have been added since the summary was written — the section list above reflects the current text.
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Activity timeline
Sep 14
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Sep 14
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 571.
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2247)
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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)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5235.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2247-2248)
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All 16 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Sep 14
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 571.
Sep 14
SENATECommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
Sep 14
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
Aug 6
SENATECommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Feb 24
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 23
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 23
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2247)
Feb 23
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
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5235.
Feb 23
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2247-2248)
Feb 23
HOUSEMr. Timmons moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2025
Dec 2
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Dec 2
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 9
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sep 9
Introduced in House
Sep 9
Introduced in House
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2 Democrats · 0 Republicans
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