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H.R. 856 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Donalds, Byron (R-FL) (Introduced 01/31/2025) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Latest Action | 03/04/2025 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 (01/31/2025)
Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
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.
119 HR 856 EH: Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act 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 CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 856
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT 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.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act.
2.Review to determine the impact of the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process on national security (a)ReviewThe Director shall review the procurement management practices of Defense and Civilian agencies to determine whether the provisions of section 15.101–2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation have created any national security risk. (b)ReportNot later than 180 days after the enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit a report on the results of the review under subsection (a) to— (1)the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and (2)the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (c)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Defense and Civilian AgencyThe term Defense and Civilian agency has the meaning given the term agency in section 133 of title 41, United States Code. (2)DirectorThe term Director means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Passed the House of Representatives March 3, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 856IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 31, 2025Mr. Donalds (for himself and Mr. Connolly) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government ReformA BILLTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act.
2.Review to determine the impact of the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process on national security(a)ReviewThe Director shall review the procurement management practices of Defense and Civilian agencies to determine whether the provisions of section 15.101–2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation have created any national security risk.(b)ReportNot later than 180 days after the enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit a report on the results of the review under subsection (a) to—(1)the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and(2)the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.(c)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Defense and Civilian AgencyThe term Defense and Civilian agency has the meaning given the term agency in section 133 of title 41, United States Code.(2)DirectorThe term Director means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
119 HR 856 : Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-04 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 CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 856IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 4, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsAN ACTTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act.
2.Review to determine the impact of the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process on national security(a)ReviewThe Director shall review the procurement management practices of Defense and Civilian agencies to determine whether the provisions of section 15.101–2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation have created any national security risk.(b)ReportNot later than 180 days after the enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit a report on the results of the review under subsection (a) to—(1)the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and(2)the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.(c)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Defense and Civilian AgencyThe term Defense and Civilian agency has the meaning given the term agency in section 133 of title 41, United States Code.(2)DirectorThe term Director means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.Passed the House of Representatives March 3, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/31/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/31/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
| 03/03/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 03/03/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H932-933) |
| 03/03/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 856. |
| 03/03/2025 | 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. |
| 03/03/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H937-938) |
| 03/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: 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) |
| 03/03/2025 | House floor actions | 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) |
| 03/03/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 03/04/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | 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. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act |
| Display Title | Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | 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. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | 03/04/2025 Referred To |
| House - Oversight and Government Reform Committee | 01/31/2025 Referred To |
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