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Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1036| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2025
David G. Valadao

David G. Valadao

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill strengthens existing provisions to combat human trafficking in federal government contracts and grants by enhancing reporting requirements and expanding enforcement actions. It mandates that compliance plans be submitted at the time of certification and requires recipients of federal funds, their subcontractors, or agents to promptly report any determined trafficking activities to the relevant contracting officer, detailing the circumstances and remedial actions taken. Upon receiving such an incident report, the bill mandates that the Inspector General conduct an investigation , and expands enforcement options to include the suspension of payments until remedial actions are completed. The legislation also clarifies that if an investigation is not completed due to acknowledged activity and corrective action, the Inspector General must notify the relevant agency head and debarment official. Furthermore, it directs the Office of Management and Budget to report on the feasibility of requiring contracting officials to assess anti-trafficking plans in high-risk areas . This report will also examine streamlining federal reporting and tracking anti-trafficking acquisition training for personnel.
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Timeline
Feb 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-426
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • February 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-426
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-426: Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025
Congressional oversightHuman traffickingPublic contracts and procurementSmuggling and trafficking

Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1036| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2025
This bill strengthens existing provisions to combat human trafficking in federal government contracts and grants by enhancing reporting requirements and expanding enforcement actions. It mandates that compliance plans be submitted at the time of certification and requires recipients of federal funds, their subcontractors, or agents to promptly report any determined trafficking activities to the relevant contracting officer, detailing the circumstances and remedial actions taken. Upon receiving such an incident report, the bill mandates that the Inspector General conduct an investigation , and expands enforcement options to include the suspension of payments until remedial actions are completed. The legislation also clarifies that if an investigation is not completed due to acknowledged activity and corrective action, the Inspector General must notify the relevant agency head and debarment official. Furthermore, it directs the Office of Management and Budget to report on the feasibility of requiring contracting officials to assess anti-trafficking plans in high-risk areas . This report will also examine streamlining federal reporting and tracking anti-trafficking acquisition training for personnel.
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Timeline
Feb 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-426
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • February 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-426
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
David G. Valadao

David G. Valadao

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-426: Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightHuman traffickingPublic contracts and procurementSmuggling and trafficking