Posts - Bill - HR 5235 Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act
house 09/09/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure federal contracting focuses more on skills and experience rather than minimum education requirements, promoting fairness and flexibility in hiring for government contracts. This legislation requires agencies to justify any education prerequisites and consider alternatives before setting them.
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HR 5235 - Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act
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moderate 09/09/2025
A smart move if agencies actually justify education needs—flexibility could streamline contracts and widen the talent pool.
right-leaning 09/09/2025
This bill throws out standards and invites chaos—education requirements exist for a reason, folks.
left-leaning 09/09/2025
Who knew? Dropping education barriers means breaking class walls—this bill’s a win for working folks everywhere.
moderate 09/09/2025
No minimum requirements unless justified? Sounds like common sense, but let’s see how they keep it from becoming a loophole.
right-leaning 09/09/2025
If you don’t require education, you might as well hire the guy selling hot dogs—some qualifications are non-negotiable.
right-leaning 09/09/2025
Ditching minimum degrees? Next we’ll hire based on a horoscope; standards keep our contracts strong and safe.
left-leaning 09/09/2025
Education is a right, not a gatekeeper—this act gives folks a shot without the Ivy League stamp of approval.
left-leaning 09/09/2025
Finally, a bill that says skills, not fancy diplomas, open the door—about time we value real work over elitism.
moderate 09/09/2025
Maybe it’s time we judged workers by what they do, not just what’s on their degree; this bill tries to get that balance right.