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Value Over Cost Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2118| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
Tim Scott

Tim Scott

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Value Over Cost Act of 2025" aims to modify federal procurement standards by amending provisions within Title 41, which governs civilian contracts, and Title 10, pertaining to defense contracts. Specifically, the legislation introduces flexibility into the Multiple Award Schedule program, allowing it to prioritize obtaining the best value for the Federal Government. This best value consideration, as defined by the Federal Acquisition Regulation, can be chosen over the traditional requirement of the lowest overall cost alternative . This change is contingent upon a determination by the Administrator of General Services that prioritizing best value is necessary to promote the overall best interests of the Federal Government in meeting its needs.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 5, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1118
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
  • June 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • February 5, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1118
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1118: Value Over Cost Act of 2025

Value Over Cost Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2118| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
The "Value Over Cost Act of 2025" aims to modify federal procurement standards by amending provisions within Title 41, which governs civilian contracts, and Title 10, pertaining to defense contracts. Specifically, the legislation introduces flexibility into the Multiple Award Schedule program, allowing it to prioritize obtaining the best value for the Federal Government. This best value consideration, as defined by the Federal Acquisition Regulation, can be chosen over the traditional requirement of the lowest overall cost alternative . This change is contingent upon a determination by the Administrator of General Services that prioritizing best value is necessary to promote the overall best interests of the Federal Government in meeting its needs.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 5, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1118
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
  • June 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • February 5, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1118
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Tim Scott

Tim Scott

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1118: Value Over Cost Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted