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H.R. 9596: Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2026

H.R. 9596 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Job seekers without college degrees gain new access to federal employment because federal agencies will no longer be allowed to require a bachelor or higher degree unless that specific education is strictly necessary for the role. Before this bill,… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.

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