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

• H.R. 3893
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Federal contractor job classification review

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.
• (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.
• (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).