Bill · H.R. 3893· House(119-HR-3893)
Employment Abundance Act
- Introduced
- 6/10/2025
- Last activity
- 6/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Ritchie Torres
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Employment Abundance Act," directs the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to create new regulations for Federal contractors. These regulations would require contractors to review their job classifications to find positions where a college degree is required but not actually necessary for the job. Contractors must identify these positions and determine if the degree is essential for performing job functions. They are also required to submit a report detailing these findings and a plan to use alternative criteria like experience or skills. Failure to follow these rules could result in administrative actions or being barred from future Federal contracts.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
Reduced degree requirements can lower barriers to stable employment for low-income earners.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
Veterans often have practical experience that can be valued over formal degrees.
Is this likely to create jobs?+4
By reducing unnecessary degree requirements, the bill opens more paths to employment for skilled workers.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
Contractors face increased administrative burdens and potential loss of contracts for non-compliance.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Job Opportunities: By requiring contractors to identify positions where a degree is not a necessity, the bill encourages the use of alternative criteria such as relevant work experience, certifications, or skills assessments (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Fairer Hiring Standards: The bill targets the removal of degree requirements that lack a demonstrable occupational necessity, which could help people who have skills but not a formal college education (Section 2(a)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Risk of Contract Loss: Federal contractors who fail to comply with these new review and reporting requirements may face administrative actions, including being ineligible for future Federal contracts (Section 2(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Veterans+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Immigrants+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Business Owners-3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+4Improves Economic Growth+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4Improves Government Transparency+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3Improves Racial Equity+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- 6/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House
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