H.R. 436 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Government Neutrality in Contracting Act
H.R. 436 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Jan 29, 2013, sponsored by Andy Harris with 126 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 29, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 126
- 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
Andy Harris (R-MD). Co-sponsors: 126 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 29, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (Jan 29, 2013)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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