KRISHNAMOORTHI APPLAUDS SENATE COMMITTEE ADVANCEMENT OF HIS BIPARTISAN SKILLS-BASED FEDERAL CONTRACTING ACT

Washington, Aug. 6 -- Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today applauded the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's unanimous approval of the bipartisan Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act, legislation he co-led in the House to tear down the paper ceiling by expanding opportunities for skilled workers and ensuring federal contracting decisions focus on demonstrated ability rather than unnecessary degree requirements. The bill previously passed the House unanimously and now advances to the full Senate. "The Senate committee's unanimous vote brings us another step closer to tearing down the paper ceiling that has kept too many talente...