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Public Law97th CongressGovernment Operations and Politics
H.R. 2528Became Law

A bill to amend the Economy Act to provide that all departments and agencies may obtain materials or services from other agencies by contract, and for other purposes.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Mar 23, 1982)

(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #37 (356-43))

Amends the Economy Act of 1932 to authorize any executive or independent agency to order from another agency any service or material which such other agency can obtain by contract. (Currently, only five agencies have such authority.)

Authorizes an agency to use any public contracting procedure when procuring a material or service at a lower cost from a private agency. (Currently, competitive bidding is required.)

Declares that any limitation on agency procurement funds shall apply to orders placed with another agency or contracts let by an agency under this Act.

What just happenedOct 15, 1982

Became Public Law No: 97-332.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9](D-TX)Sponsor
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  • Public LawOct 16, 1982
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  1. Oct 15, 1982PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 97-332.

  2. Oct 15, 1982BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 97-332.

  3. Oct 15, 1982PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 15, 1982BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 5, 1982FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 5, 1982President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 5, 1982Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Oct 1, 1982Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  9. Oct 1, 1982Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Sep 24, 1982Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 860.

  11. Sep 24, 1982Committee

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Roth without amendment. Without written report.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  12. Sep 24, 1982Committee14000

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Roth without amendment. Without written report.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  13. Sep 23, 1982Committee

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  14. Jun 9, 1982Committee

    Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from Office of Federal Procurement Policy.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  15. Jun 1, 1982Committee

    Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from GAO.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  16. Apr 27, 1982Committee

    Committee on Governmental Affairs requested executive comment from GSA; NASA; GAO; Office of Federal Procurement Policy; Transportation Department.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  17. Mar 31, 1982Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Federal Expenditures.

    State, Local, and Private Sector Preparedness and Integration (Ad Hoc) Subcommittee
  18. Mar 25, 1982IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  19. Mar 23, 1982FloorH37100

    Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 356 - 43 (Record Vote No: 37).

  20. Mar 23, 1982Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 356 - 43 (Record Vote No: 37).

  21. Mar 23, 1982FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  22. Mar 11, 1982CalendarsH12410

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 275.

  23. Mar 11, 1982CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Government Operations. Report No: 97-456.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  24. Mar 11, 1982Committee5000

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Government Operations. Report No: 97-456.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  25. Mar 4, 1982CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  26. Mar 4, 1982CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  27. Feb 24, 1982CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Military and Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
  28. Feb 24, 1982CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Military and Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
  29. Oct 28, 1981CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Military and Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
  30. Apr 9, 1981CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

    Military and Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
  31. Apr 9, 1981CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD, GAO, GSA, OMB.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  32. Mar 17, 1981IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  33. Mar 17, 1981IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  34. Mar 17, 1981IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMar 23, 198236
(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #37 (356-43))

Amends the Economy Act of 1932 to authorize any executive or independent agency to order from another agency any service or material which such other agency can obtain by contract. (Currently, only five agencies have such authority.)

Authorizes an agency to use any public contracting procedure when procuring a material or service at a lower cost from a private agency. (Currently, competitive bidding is required.)

Declares that any limitation on agency procurement funds shall apply to orders placed with another agency or contracts let by an agency under this Act.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Mar 11, 198217
(Reported to House from the Committee on Government Operations with amendment, H. Rept. 97-456)

Amends the Economy Act of 1932 to authorize any executive or independent agency to order from another agency any service or material which such other agency can obtain by contract. (Currently, only five agencies have such authority.)

Authorizes an agency to use any public contracting procedure when procuring a material or service at a lower cost from a private agency. (Currently, competitive bidding is required.)

Declares that any limitation on agency procurement funds shall apply to orders placed with another agency or contracts let by an agency under this Act.

Introduced in HouseMar 17, 198100

Amends the Economy Act of 1932 to authorize any executive or independent agency to order from another agency any service or material which such other agency can obtain by contract. (Currently, only five agencies have such authority.)

Authorizes agencies to use any public contracting procedure when procuring material or service at a lower cost from a private agency. (Currently competitive bidding is required.)

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