H.R. 7887, the ACCESS Act, would open up additional government contracting jobs to those who do not have four-year college degrees.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – The Charleston Defense Contractors Association (CDCA) and Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) are scheduled to hold a joint press conference where Mace will show support for, and discuss the importance of recently introduced
bipartisan bill, H.R. 7887.
H.R. 7887, the “Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills Act” or the “ACCESS Act,” which is co-sponsored with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), was reported favorably by the House Committee
on Government Reform and Oversight. If adopted, the bill will help those who do not have a four-year college degree obtain more jobs as government contractors by removing the requirement that such workers hold a college degree from a four-year institution.
WHO: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) and the Charleston Defense Contractors Association. WHAT: Joint press conference to highlight a bill that will make government contracting jobs more accessible to those who do not hold four-year college degrees. WHERE: Embassy Suites Hotel located at 100 Ferry Wharf Rd. Mt. Pleasant, S.C., 29462. WHEN: Wednesday, May 29. Media call time is 11 a.m. ET. The press conference will begin at noon.
Please note that parking is paid, but vouchers will be available.
About The CDCA: The Charleston Defense Contractors Association (CDCA) supports the defense community in the Charleston metro area, South Carolina and the Southeast U.S. The CDCA advocates defense issues with the community and
represents its members with the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) - Atlantic, the U.S. Coast Guard and other Government agencies in the area and surrounding regions. The CDCA also provides input on issues and initiatives to the broader community
in such areas as education, small business mentoring, and congressional affairs.
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