HB5235Introduced in the House
Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act of 2025
Introduced by Nancy Mace, District SC-1
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Official description
To amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit minimum educational requirements for proposed contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
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October 14, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Mr. Timmons moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2247-2248)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5235.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2247)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 571.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5295)
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