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Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act

USA119th CongressHR-856| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2025
Byron Donalds

Byron Donalds

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to conduct a comprehensive review of federal procurement practices. The primary goal is to assess whether the use of the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process , as outlined in section 15.101-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, poses any risks to national security. The review will specifically examine the procurement management practices of both Defense and Civilian agencies. Following the completion of this assessment, the Director is mandated to submit a detailed report of the findings to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs within 180 days of the Act's enactment.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5528
Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 3, 2025
Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 3, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H932-933)
Mar 3, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 856.
Mar 3, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 3, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H937-938)
Mar 3, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 54). (text: CR H932)
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Mar 3, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 4, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1592
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5528
    Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • March 3, 2025
    Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 3, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H932-933)


  • March 3, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 856.


  • March 3, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • March 3, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H937-938)


  • March 3, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 54). (text: CR H932)
    View Vote


  • March 3, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 4, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • May 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1592
    Introduced in Senate

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  • S 119-1592: Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
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Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act

USA119th CongressHR-856| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2025
This legislation requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to conduct a comprehensive review of federal procurement practices. The primary goal is to assess whether the use of the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process , as outlined in section 15.101-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, poses any risks to national security. The review will specifically examine the procurement management practices of both Defense and Civilian agencies. Following the completion of this assessment, the Director is mandated to submit a detailed report of the findings to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs within 180 days of the Act's enactment.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5528
Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 3, 2025
Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 3, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H932-933)
Mar 3, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 856.
Mar 3, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 3, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H937-938)
Mar 3, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 54). (text: CR H932)
View Vote
Mar 3, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 4, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1592
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5528
    Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • March 3, 2025
    Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 3, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H932-933)


  • March 3, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 856.


  • March 3, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • March 3, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H937-938)


  • March 3, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 54). (text: CR H932)
    View Vote


  • March 3, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 4, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • May 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1592
    Introduced in Senate
Byron Donalds

Byron Donalds

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-1592: Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesPublic contracts and procurement