Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2024
This bill requires federal agencies to stop requiring bachelor's degrees for most civil service jobs unless the specific skills needed can only be obtained through that degree. It defines "STAR" workers as those without bachelor's degrees but with relevant skills gained through training, apprenticeships, military service, or other non-college paths. Key provisions include creating a dedicated hiring path on USAJobs for STAR-eligible positions and mandating a feasibility study on training programs to help these workers pursue further education while employed. The bill directly affects federal hiring practices and workers qualifying as STARs, aiming to expand access to government jobs beyond traditional degree requirements.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jul 2024
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President
Introduced Jul 31, 2024
Last action Jul 31, 2024
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Jul 31, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
upper
Jul 31, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sherrod Brown
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
Co
Tammy Baldwin
DDemocratic
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