Opens federal jobs to skilled workers who learned on the job, not just in college.
This bill helps skilled workers without college degrees get federal jobs. It stops most agencies from requiring a bachelor's degree and creates a special job search path for these workers. It also calls for a study on training programs for them once hired.
Today, many federal government jobs often require a specific college degree, which can limit opportunities for skilled individuals who gained experience through other routes. This bill would generally stop federal agencies from requiring a bachelor's degree for most jobs. It would also create a dedicated hiring path on usajobs.gov for skilled workers who learned through experience. It would also lead to a study on offering training and higher education to these employees.
HR 9596 · 119th Congress · July 6, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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