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To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.

USA119th CongressHR-5185| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Democratic Representative

California

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The primary objective of this bill is to enhance the clarity and consistency of the United States Code through a series of technical amendments. These changes are designed to reflect the enactment of Title 41, United States Code , into positive law, thereby updating statutory cross-references across various other titles of the Code. The legislation systematically amends dozens of sections across nearly all titles of the U.S. Code. These amendments consistently involve striking references to older, uncodified acts or specific sections of acts like the "Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949," the "Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act," the "Contract Disputes Act of 1978," and various "Revised Statutes." In their place, the bill substitutes precise citations to corresponding sections or chapters within Title 41 (Public Contracts) and Title 40 (Public Buildings, Property, and Works) . For example, many references to "section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)" are updated to "section 6101 of title 41, United States Code." Similarly, citations to the "Buy American Act" are replaced with "chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code." These comprehensive updates ensure that the Code reflects the current organization and positive law status of federal procurement and property management statutes. Section 30 of the bill, which directly amends Title 41, further clarifies this intent by introducing new subchapters. These subchapters provide a convenient translation for obsolete references to provisions formerly contained in the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act. Additionally, it establishes a new Chapter 73 within Title 41, addressing the finality of administrative decisions in disputes under contracts not subject to Chapter 71, and defines terms like "covered contract" and "decisionmaker" for these specific contexts. This overall effort streamlines legal research and ensures accuracy in statutory interpretation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3239
To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3241
To make improvements in the enactment of title 54, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7324
To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6762
To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3239
    To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3241
    To make improvements in the enactment of title 54, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7324
    To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6762
    To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.


  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • September 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Government Operations and Politics

Public contracts and procurement

To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.

USA119th CongressHR-5185| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
The primary objective of this bill is to enhance the clarity and consistency of the United States Code through a series of technical amendments. These changes are designed to reflect the enactment of Title 41, United States Code , into positive law, thereby updating statutory cross-references across various other titles of the Code. The legislation systematically amends dozens of sections across nearly all titles of the U.S. Code. These amendments consistently involve striking references to older, uncodified acts or specific sections of acts like the "Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949," the "Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act," the "Contract Disputes Act of 1978," and various "Revised Statutes." In their place, the bill substitutes precise citations to corresponding sections or chapters within Title 41 (Public Contracts) and Title 40 (Public Buildings, Property, and Works) . For example, many references to "section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)" are updated to "section 6101 of title 41, United States Code." Similarly, citations to the "Buy American Act" are replaced with "chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code." These comprehensive updates ensure that the Code reflects the current organization and positive law status of federal procurement and property management statutes. Section 30 of the bill, which directly amends Title 41, further clarifies this intent by introducing new subchapters. These subchapters provide a convenient translation for obsolete references to provisions formerly contained in the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act. Additionally, it establishes a new Chapter 73 within Title 41, addressing the finality of administrative decisions in disputes under contracts not subject to Chapter 71, and defines terms like "covered contract" and "decisionmaker" for these specific contexts. This overall effort streamlines legal research and ensures accuracy in statutory interpretation.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3239
To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3241
To make improvements in the enactment of title 54, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7324
To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6762
To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3239
    To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3241
    To make improvements in the enactment of title 54, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7324
    To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6762
    To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.


  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • September 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Democratic Representative

California

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Public contracts and procurement