H.R.9596

Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2026

Introduced·7/6/26

Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2026 aims to remove educational barriers for skilled workers in federal jobs.

The Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2026 seeks to eliminate educational requirements for federal jobs unless necessary for specific skills. It mandates a study on training programs for STAR employees, who lack a bachelor's degree but have job-related skills. The Act also reviews educational requirements during hiring audits and establishes a dedicated hiring path for STAR workers on usajobs.gov.

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Current
Oversight And Government Reform Committee
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Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jul 6

House

Introduced in House

Jul 6

House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.