Congress·In Progress·H.R. 5185

Federal Contracting: Legal Code Cleanup

To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.

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This bill is a technical cleanup of the official books that hold federal laws. It focuses on Title 41, which covers how the government buys goods and services, making sure all the references in other laws point to the correct, modern sections.
While this does not change daily life for most people, it helps government workers, lawyers, and businesses that work with the government. It makes the laws easier to read and follow by removing confusing or broken links between different sets of rules.
The bill fixes small mistakes across nearly every part of the government, from the Department of Defense to the Environmental Protection Agency. For example, it updates the labels for Buy American rules and workplace safety requirements so they are consistent across all federal agencies.
It adds a clear process for handling disagreements over government contracts that are not covered by standard rules. This ensures that administrative decisions are fair and can be reviewed by a court if they are found to be dishonest or clearly wrong.
The bill also fixes various typos and outdated language in existing laws. This includes updating the names of agencies, such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, to ensure the legal code is accurate and professional.

3 milestones4 actions

Sep 10, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Sep 10, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Sep 8, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sep 8, 2025

Introduced in House

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.

Bill NumberHR 5185

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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