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Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act

USA119th CongressS-1592| Senate 
| Updated: 5/5/2025
Pete Ricketts

Pete Ricketts

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (1)
Andy Kim (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to conduct a comprehensive review of federal procurement practices. The primary objective is to determine if the use of the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process , as outlined in section 15.101-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, has created any national security risks. 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 on the findings to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. This report must be delivered within 180 days of the bill's enactment, aiming to inform Congress about potential vulnerabilities in federal purchasing methods.
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Mar 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-856
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • March 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-856
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • May 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-856: Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act

Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act

USA119th CongressS-1592| Senate 
| Updated: 5/5/2025
This legislation mandates the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to conduct a comprehensive review of federal procurement practices. The primary objective is to determine if the use of the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process , as outlined in section 15.101-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, has created any national security risks. 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 on the findings to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. This report must be delivered within 180 days of the bill's enactment, aiming to inform Congress about potential vulnerabilities in federal purchasing methods.
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Timeline
Mar 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-856
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • March 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-856
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • May 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Pete Ricketts

Pete Ricketts

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (1)
Andy Kim (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-856: Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted