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Introduced January 13, 2025 by James Lankford · Last progress January 13, 2025
Stops federal agencies from requiring a minimum formal education for contractor employees unless a contracting officer puts a written justification in the contract file explaining why the education is needed. Directs OMB to issue implementing guidance within 180 days, sets the rule to start 15 months after enactment, repeals an older statutory provision when OMB guidance takes effect, and requires GAO to report on agency compliance within three years.