Federal · 119th Congress
Value Over Cost Act of 2026
Policy areaGovernment Operations and Politics
Summary
Value Over Cost Act of 2025
This bill specifies that contracts and orders under the multiple award schedule program of the General Services Administration (GSA) may be evaluated on best value , rather than lowest overall cost, if the GSA determines that to be in the best interests of the federal government. ( Best value allows consideration of non-cost factors when evaluating contract proposals to determine the offer that provides the greatest overall benefit. The GSA's multiple award schedules provide federal agencies with a simplified process for obtaining commercial supplies and commercial services at prices associated with volume buying.)
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To amend title 41, United States Code, and title 10, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Value Over Cost Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced
Value Over Cost Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
To amend title 41, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes.Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
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Jul 22, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 21, 2026
House · FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 21, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 21, 2026
House · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 252).Roll Call 252421–1
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Jul 21, 2026
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4705-4706)
Jul 20, 2026
House · FloorAt 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.
Jul 20, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1118.
Jul 20, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4656; text: CR H4656)
Jul 20, 2026
House · FloorMr. Burlison moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 5, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Feb 4, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 7, 2025
HouseReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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