Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 24, 2017)
Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017
This bill requires contracting officers of the Department of Defense (DOD), before awarding or renewing a contract for the procurement of property or services, including construction, valued over $1 million, to consider any identified violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) or equivalent state laws by the offeror and any subcontractors.
The bill requires DOD to: (1) establish policies and practices with respect to responsibility determinations for contractors, and (2) protect the rights of contractors to protest bids and appeal actions taken under this bill.
The Government Accountability Office must report on the health and safety records of DOD contractors.
What just happenedNov 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 24, 2017
- Nov 16, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Readiness Subcommittee - Oct 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Oct 24, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 24, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House