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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-04-16

Representatives McBath, Owens Introduce CREATES Act to Streamline Credentialing Process

Lucy McBath
Lucy McBath
DGA-6 · Representative
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This press release from Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA) was published on 2026-04-16 and titled "Representatives McBath, Owens Introduce CREATES Act to Streamline Credentialing Process".

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Representatives McBath, Owens Introduce CREATES Act to Streamline Credentialing Process

Washington, DC — Representatives Lucy McBath (GA-06) and Burgess Owens (UT-04) are introducing H.R. 8304, the Credential Repositories and Transparency in States (CREATES) Act, which will help states build and maintain their own public credential repositories or registries to connect people with opportunities and good jobs. The bill seeks to bring clarity to a system that has become [ ]
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