Time to Choose Act of 2025

Key Points

• Would block federal agencies from hiring certain consulting firms if the firm (or its affiliates) also does consulting work for covered foreign entities like the Chinese government.
• Consulting firms seeking federal work would have to certify up front that they do not have these foreign consulting contracts, and agencies would deny awards if they do.
• Creates a limited national-security waiver, but only case-by-case, time-limited (up to 365 days, with one possible 180-day extension) and with notice to Congress and public posting in many cases.
• Sets tough consequences for lying: agencies must end the contract and may ban the firm from future federal work; firms could also face major penalties under federal anti-fraud law.
• Could change which big consulting companies can work with the U.S. government, which may affect costs, competition, and how quickly agencies can hire outside help.