Bill · H.R. 9596· House(119-HR-9596)

Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2026

Age: 53 years

Illinois

Introduced: 7/6/2026
Last activity: 7/6/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by: Raja Krishnamoorthi
Cosponsors: - 6 - 6

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2026 aims to remove educational barriers for workers who have gained skills through alternative routes. It defines a "STAR" as an active member of the labor force without a bachelor's degree or higher who has developed skills via methods like apprenticeships, military service, or on-the-job experience. The bill directs the Office of Personnel Management to prohibit agencies from requiring specific degrees unless they are deemed strictly necessary for a position. It also mandates the creation of a dedicated hiring path on usajobs.gov for these workers. Finally, it requires a feasibility study on providing further training and education pathways for STAR employees.

Yes· 3 of 21

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The bill explicitly includes military service as an approved alternative route for developing job-related skills.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
Young adults entering the workforce without a traditional college degree benefit significantly from alternative hiring paths.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
Low-income individuals who cannot afford higher education gain access to stable government careers.