Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 1118 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 0 · Center 1 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Donalds, Byron (R-FL) (Introduced 02/07/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.64 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; House - Oversight and Government Reform Committee; House - Oversight and Government Reform Committee; House - Armed Services Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/22/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/07/2025)
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.)
119 HR 1118 EH: Value Over Cost Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 1118
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 41, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Value Over Cost Act of 2026.
2.Providing best value through the multiple award schedule programSection 152(3)(B) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking lowest overall cost alternative and inserting best value. Passed the House of Representatives July 21, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1118 IH: Value Over Cost Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-07 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1118IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 7, 2025Mr. Donalds (for himself and Mr. Moskowitz) introduced the following bill; which was referred 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 concernedA BILLTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Value Over Cost Act of 2025.2.Providing best value through the multiple award schedule program(a)In generalSection 152(3)(B) of title 41, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:(B)orders and contracts under those procedures result in—(i)the lowest overall cost alternative; or(ii)in the case that the Administrator of General Services determines that obtaining best value (as described under section 15.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation) is necessary to promote the best interests of the Federal Government, obtaining the best value to meet the needs of the Federal Government..(b)Conforming amendmentSection 3012(3)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:(B)orders and contracts under those procedures result in—(i)the lowest overall cost alternative; or(ii)in the case that the Administrator of General Services determines that obtaining best value (as described under section 15.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation) is necessary to promote the best interests of the Federal Government, obtaining the best value to meet the needs of the United States..
119 HR 1118 : Value Over Cost Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-22 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 1118IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 22, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsAN ACTTo amend title 41, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Value Over Cost Act of 2026.2.Providing best value through the multiple award schedule programSection 152(3)(B) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking lowest overall cost alternative and inserting best value.Passed the House of Representatives July 21, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/07/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/07/2025 | House floor actions | Referred 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. |
| 02/07/2025 | House floor actions | Referred 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. |
| 02/04/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 02/05/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0. |
| 07/20/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Burlison moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 07/20/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4656; text: CR H4656) |
| 07/20/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1118. |
| 07/20/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 07/21/2026 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4705-4706) |
| 07/21/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: 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). |
| 07/21/2026 | House floor actions | 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). |
| 07/21/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 07/21/2026 | House floor actions | The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
| 07/22/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Value Over Cost Act of 2026 |
| Display Title | Value Over Cost Act of 2026 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Value Over Cost Act of 2026 |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend title 41, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Value Over Cost Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | 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. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | 07/22/2026 Referred To |
| House - Oversight and Government Reform Committee | 02/04/2026 Markup By |
| House - Oversight and Government Reform Committee | 02/07/2025 Referred To |
| House - Armed Services Committee | 02/07/2025 Referred To |
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