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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 26, 2015Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 1671

Government Neutrality in Contracting Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house without amendment (Mar 23, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Government Neutrality in Contracting Act

(Sec. 3) This bill 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.

The bill also allows exemptions to this rule to avert an imminent threat to public health or safety or to serve national security, as well as additional exemptions for certain projects meeting specified criteria.

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement this Act with respect to the applicable federal contracts.

What just happenedMar 23, 2016

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 357.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Mulvaney, Mick [R-SC-5](R-SC)Sponsor
104 cosponsors104 R
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  1. Mar 23, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 357.

  2. Mar 23, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-471.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  3. Mar 23, 2016Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-471.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  4. Jan 12, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  5. Jan 12, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  6. Mar 26, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  7. Mar 26, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  8. Mar 26, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House without amendmentMar 23, 201679

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Government Neutrality in Contracting Act

(Sec. 3) This bill 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.

The bill also allows exemptions to this rule to avert an imminent threat to public health or safety or to serve national security, as well as additional exemptions for certain projects meeting specified criteria.

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement this Act with respect to the applicable federal contracts.

Introduced in HouseMar 26, 2015

Government Neutrality in Contracting Act

This bill 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.

The bill also allows exemptions to this rule to avert an imminent threat to public health or safety or to serve national security, as well as additional exemptions for certain projects meeting specified criteria.

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement this Act with respect to the applicable federal contracts.

Government Neutrality in Contracting Act — Informed