Federal agencies would have to explain in writing before requiring contractor workers to have certain education. The bill could open more contract jobs to people with skills and experience but no degree.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
ACCESS Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest action on S. 79: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects workers, companies, and federal agencies involved in government contracts. It could matter most for people who have the right skills but do not have a college degree or other formal schooling. It also affects contracting officers, who would have to explain education rules in writing before using them.
Why this matters: Federal contract jobs can shut out skilled workers when agencies ask for degrees that may not be needed. This bill would make agencies explain those education rules before using them. It could push agencies and contractors to weigh skills and experience more. The real effect is uncertain because it depends on how agencies follow the guidance.
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Officially: ACCESS Act
Federal agencies would have to explain in writing before requiring contractor workers to have certain education. The bill could open more contract jobs to people with skills and experience but no degree.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S79. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (1/13/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to ACCESS Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
Modern Action keeps the action tied to the bill itself: what it does, where it is in the process (committee), which office can still act, and what ask belongs in the message.
You are not starting from a blank form. Modern Action drafts the message around S79, your stance, and the reasons you choose, then lets you edit and send when ready.
