H.R. 3893
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
To direct the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to issue regulations that require all Federal contractors to conduct a comprehensive review of job classifications to identify positions for which a college degree is required without a demonstrable occupational necessity.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · June 10, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Torres of New York · Committee: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Table of contents
SEC. 1. Short title
- This Act may be cited as the Employment Abundance Act.
SEC. 2. Federal contractor job classification review
- (a) In general
- Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall issue regulations that require any Federal contractor that enters into a contract subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to—
- conduct a comprehensive review of all job classifications within their Federal contract-related workforce;
- identify each position that requires a bachelor’s degree or higher as a condition of employment; and
- determine whether such educational requirements are demonstrably necessary for the performance of essential job functions.
- Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall issue regulations that require any Federal contractor that enters into a contract subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to—
- (b) Reporting requirement
- Not later than 180 days after the effective date of the regulations issued pursuant to subsection (a), each Federal contractor shall submit to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council a report outlining the results of its job classification review, including—
- a list of positions where a degree requirement was determined to lack demonstrable occupational necessity; and
- a plan to revise such job classifications, including alternative criteria that may be used, such as relevant work experience, certifications, or skills assessments.
- Not later than 180 days after the effective date of the regulations issued pursuant to subsection (a), each Federal contractor shall submit to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council a report outlining the results of its job classification review, including—
- (c) Compliance and enforcement
- Failure to comply with the requirements under this section may result in administrative actions, including ineligibility for future Federal contracts, subject to regulations issued by the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council.
- (d) Rule of construction
- Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit Federal contractors from maintaining educational requirements for a case in which such requirements are shown to be necessary for job performance or are mandated by law, regulation, or professional licensure standards.
- (e) Applicability
- This section applies with respect to any contract entered into on and after the effective date of the regulations issued pursuant to subsection (a).