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Promoting Skills-Based Hiring: New Rules for Employment Tests

This new law aims to help companies better use employment tests and hiring procedures to recruit individuals based on their actual skills. Employers can voluntarily submit their recruitment methods for review by a special commission, ensuring tests are fair and job-related. This means citizens can expect more objective hiring processes focused on their competencies, not just formal education.
Key points
Companies can voluntarily submit their employment tests for review to ensure they comply with the law and accurately measure job-related skills.
If tests are approved, employers gain legal certainty, potentially leading to wider adoption of skills-based hiring.
Information submitted by companies under this program will not be used against them in future legal actions, encouraging participation.
The act aims to promote hiring based on actual competencies, potentially opening new opportunities for individuals with practical skills, regardless of their educational background.
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Print number: 118_HR_4187
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Process start date: 2023-06-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Advancing Skills-Based Hiring Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4187.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Companies can voluntarily submit their employment tests for review to ensure they comply with the law and accurately measure job-related skills.
  • If tests are approved, employers gain legal certainty, potentially leading to wider adoption of skills-based hiring.
  • Information submitted by companies under this program will not be used against them in future legal actions, encouraging participation.
  • The act aims to promote hiring based on actual competencies, potentially opening new opportunities for individuals with practical skills, regardless of their educational background.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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