S. 119 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Government Neutrality in Contracting Act
S. 119 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jan 25, 2011, sponsored by David Vitter with 31 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
- Jan 25, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- 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 forbid a bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor to…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Vitter (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 31 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 25, 2011
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Jan 25, 2011)
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