H.R. 735 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Government Neutrality in Contracting Act
H.R. 735 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Feb 16, 2011, sponsored by John Sullivan with 180 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 180
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Government Neutrality in Contracting Act - Directs the head of any federal agency that awards or obligates funds for any construction contract, or that awards grants, provides financial assistance, or enters into cooperative agreements for construction projects, to ensure that bid specifications, project agreements, or other controlling documents do not: (1) require or prohibit a bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor f…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Sullivan (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 180 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform . (Feb 18, 2011)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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