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Federal Acquisition Savings Act of 2018

USA115th CongressS-3251| Senate 
| Updated: 11/26/2018
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Rand Paul (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal Acquisition Savings Act of 2018 This bill requires executive branch agencies to acquire equipment using the method of acquisition most advantageous to the federal government based on a case-by-case analysis of comparative costs and other factors. The methods of acquisition compared in the analysis must, at a minimum, include purchase, short-term rental or lease, long-term rental or lease, interagency acquisition, and acquisition agreements with a state or a local government. The bill includes exceptions for emergency declarations, major disaster declarations, and other emergency situations.

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Nov 14, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3071
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 19, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jul 19, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 26, 2018
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 26, 2018
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-383.
Nov 26, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 669.
  • November 14, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3071
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 19, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 19, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • September 26, 2018
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • November 26, 2018
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-383.


  • November 26, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 669.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3071: Federal Acquisition Savings Act of 2017

Federal Acquisition Savings Act of 2018

USA115th CongressS-3251| Senate 
| Updated: 11/26/2018
Federal Acquisition Savings Act of 2018 This bill requires executive branch agencies to acquire equipment using the method of acquisition most advantageous to the federal government based on a case-by-case analysis of comparative costs and other factors. The methods of acquisition compared in the analysis must, at a minimum, include purchase, short-term rental or lease, long-term rental or lease, interagency acquisition, and acquisition agreements with a state or a local government. The bill includes exceptions for emergency declarations, major disaster declarations, and other emergency situations.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Nov 14, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3071
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 19, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jul 19, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 26, 2018
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 26, 2018
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-383.
Nov 26, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 669.
  • November 14, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3071
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 19, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 19, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • September 26, 2018
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • November 26, 2018
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-383.


  • November 26, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 669.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Rand Paul (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3071: Federal Acquisition Savings Act of 2017
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted