HR 1671 · 114th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Government Neutrality in Contracting Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 357.(2016-03-23)
Plain Language Summary
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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.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 1671, Government Neutrality in Contracting Act
Feb 23, 2016As ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on January 12, 2016
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Cosponsors (20)
20 Republicans