Federal Purchasing: National Security Review
Also known as: Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
Legislative Progress
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
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
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)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H937-938)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
Sponsor
Cosponsors
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