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Congress·Passed House·H.R. 856

Federal Purchasing: National Security Review

Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

✓ House
Senate
President
Law

Key Points

  • Congress is requiring a review of how the government picks companies for federal contracts. Currently, many agencies use a process that automatically chooses the lowest-priced bid as long as it meets the basic requirements.
  • The Office of Management and Budget will investigate whether this "cheapest is best" approach has put national security at risk. They will look at buying practices across both military and civilian government agencies to see if low-cost contracts have led to safety or security gaps.
  • A report on the findings must be delivered to Congress within 180 days of the bill becoming law. This study could eventually change how the government spends billions of dollars on everything from technology to office supplies, potentially prioritizing quality and security over the lowest price.

Milestones

3 milestones11 actions
Mar 4, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Mar 3, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 3, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 54). (text: CR H932)

Mar 3, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 54). (text: CR H932)

Mar 3, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H937-938)

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedProceduralMar 3, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

417
0
Democrat
206 – 0 · 9
Republican
211 – 0 · 7
View full roll call

Related Bills

1 bill
S. 1592Identical bill

Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act

May 5 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act

Bill NumberHR 856
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(1)
D: 1

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