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FOCA Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1209| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2024
James Comer

James Comer

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (122)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Thomas Massie (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fair and Open Competition Act or the FOCA Act This bill prohibits federal construction contracts or controlling documents for federally supported construction projects from requiring or prohibiting project labor agreements. Such documents also may not discriminate against or give preference to a bidder or contractor who signs or refuses to sign a project labor agreement. An agency may exempt a project from this prohibition to avert an imminent threat to public health or safety or to serve the national security.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1858
FOCA Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1284
FOCA Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1552
FOCA Act
Feb 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-537
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Jul 12, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 20.
Jul 12, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 18, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 734.
Dec 18, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-899.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1858
    FOCA Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1284
    FOCA Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1552
    FOCA Act


  • February 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-537
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.


  • July 12, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 20.


  • July 12, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 18, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 734.


  • December 18, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-899.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 118-537: FOCA Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBuilding constructionLabor-management relationsPublic contracts and procurement

FOCA Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1209| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2024
Fair and Open Competition Act or the FOCA Act This bill prohibits federal construction contracts or controlling documents for federally supported construction projects from requiring or prohibiting project labor agreements. Such documents also may not discriminate against or give preference to a bidder or contractor who signs or refuses to sign a project labor agreement. An agency may exempt a project from this prohibition to avert an imminent threat to public health or safety or to serve the national security.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1858
FOCA Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1284
FOCA Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1552
FOCA Act
Feb 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-537
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Jul 12, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 20.
Jul 12, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 18, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 734.
Dec 18, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-899.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1858
    FOCA Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1284
    FOCA Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1552
    FOCA Act


  • February 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-537
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.


  • July 12, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 20.


  • July 12, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 18, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 734.


  • December 18, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-899.
James Comer

James Comer

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (122)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Thomas Massie (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 118-537: FOCA Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBuilding constructionLabor-management relationsPublic contracts and procurement