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To ensure the safety of workers of contractors that serve and supply the Armed Forces and the accountable use of taxpayer dollars.

USA115th CongressHR-4112| House 
| Updated: 11/16/2017
Mark Pocan

Mark Pocan

Democratic Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (16)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)John Conyers (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee, Readiness Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jun 26, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1440
Introduced in Senate
Oct 24, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Nov 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
  • June 26, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1440
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 24, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 24, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • November 16, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-1440: A bill to ensure the safety of workers of contractors that serve and supply the Armed Forces and the accountable use of taxpayer dollars.
Administrative remediesCongressional oversightDepartment of DefenseGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurementWorker safety and health

To ensure the safety of workers of contractors that serve and supply the Armed Forces and the accountable use of taxpayer dollars.

USA115th CongressHR-4112| House 
| Updated: 11/16/2017
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.
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Suggested Questions

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Timeline
Jun 26, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1440
Introduced in Senate
Oct 24, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Nov 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
  • June 26, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1440
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 24, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 24, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • November 16, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Mark Pocan

Mark Pocan

Democratic Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (16)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)John Conyers (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee, Readiness Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-1440: A bill to ensure the safety of workers of contractors that serve and supply the Armed Forces and the accountable use of taxpayer dollars.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesCongressional oversightDepartment of DefenseGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurementWorker safety and health