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House bill · H.R. 9596 (119th Congress)

Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 6, 2026

Sponsor: Raja Krishnamoorthi (U.S. Representative, IL-8, Democratic)

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Summary

Removes educational barriers to federal civil service employment by reducing or eliminating degree requirements for individuals who have developed job-related skills through alternative means such as work experience, training, or military service.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

10

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

  • Democratic5
  • Republican5

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Related bills

  • S. 4889, 118th CongressRelated bill in another Congress

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Full history

  1. Jul 6, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Jul 6, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Jul 6, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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