HR 7887 118th Congress House Government Operations and Politics Administrative law and regulatory procedures Congressional oversight Employee hiring Government information and archives Public contracts and procurement

ACCESS Act

Introduced: April 9, 2024 Introduced by: Mace, Nancy Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov

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Jul 23, 2024

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).

Jul 23, 2024

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4797-4798)

Jul 22, 2024

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Jul 22, 2024

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7887.

Jul 22, 2024

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4711-4712; text: CR H4711)

Jul 22, 2024

Ms. Mace moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Apr 10, 2024

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.

Apr 10, 2024

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Apr 9, 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Apr 9, 2024

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jul 23, 2024	House · vote #380	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Failed	178–234	See who voted →

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now July 23, 2024

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).

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