119th Congress · House bill · Last action Aug 6, 2026
H.R. 5235Passed HouseGovernment Operations and Politics
Republicans require federal contractors to prioritize skills over degree requirements.
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy (R-SC)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Sep 9, 2025
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Activity timeline
Aug 6
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Feb 24
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 23
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 23
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2247)
Feb 23
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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)
Feb 23
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5235.
Feb 23
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2247-2248)
Feb 23
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Feb 23
Mr. Timmons moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 2
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Dec 2
Dec 2, 2025
Dec 2, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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All 13 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
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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