Federal · 119th Congress
Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
Policy areaGovernment Operations and Politics
Summary
This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to evaluate the procurement activities of federal agencies to determine whether provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation related to the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process have created any national security risk and report to Congress.
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To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget conduct a review to determine the impact of the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process on national security, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history10
Mar 4, 2025
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 3, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 3, 2025
House · Floor
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)Roll Call 54417–0
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Mar 3, 2025
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H937-938)
Mar 3, 2025
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.
Mar 3, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 856.
Mar 3, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H932-933)
Mar 3, 2025
House · FloorMr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 31, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan 31, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
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