H.R. 436
Government Neutrality in Contracting Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor
Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Bill Type
- HR
- Bill Number
- 436
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- Jan 29, 2013
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Is Law
- No
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Source: House floor actions
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Government Neutrality in Contracting Act - Directs the head of any federal agency that awards or obligates funds for any construction contract, or that awards grants, provides financial assistance, or enters into cooperative agreements for construction projects, to ensure that bid specifications, project agreements, or other controlling documents do not: (1) require or prohibit a bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor from entering into, or adhering to, agreements with a labor organization, with respect to that construction project or another related construction project; or (2) otherwise discriminate against or give preference to such a party because it did or did not become a signatory or otherwise adhere to such an agreement.
Allows exemptions to avert an imminent threat to public health or safety or to serve national security. Allows additional exemptions for certain projects.
Directs the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement this Act with respect to the applicable federal contracts.
Oversight and Accountability Committee
Introduced in House
Jan 29, 2013