Time to Choose Act of 2025
Congress Targets Consulting Firms Working for China and Other Covered Foreign Clients in U.S. Contracting Limits
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
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.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
5 articles
Rep. Bresnahan legislation would bar pro-CCP firms from partnering with federal agencies
Local coverage of Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr.’s introduction of H.R. 2989, the Time to Choose Act, aimed at preventing federal contracting with consulting firms also working for PRC-linked clients.
Hawley Reintroduces Bill Blocking Agencies from Partnering with Pro-CCP Consulting Firms
Announcement describing the Time to Choose Act of 2025 and its proposed prohibition on federal contracts with consulting firms that also consult for covered foreign entities such as the Chinese government.
Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Josh Hawley to Block Agencies from Partnering with Pro-CCP Consulting Firms
Press release backing the Time to Choose Act and outlining the bill’s contracting prohibition and penalties for misrepresentation related to foreign consulting ties.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Time to Choose Act of 2025
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