H.R. 1552 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
FOCA Act
H.R. 1552 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Mar 15, 2017, sponsored by Dennis A. Ross with 101 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 15, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 101
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Fair and Open Competition Act or FOCA Act This bill prohibits a federal executive agency that awards any construction contract after the enactment of this bill from requiring or prohibiting a contract bidder from entering into agreements with labor organizations (i.e., Project Labor Agreements [PLAs]) or otherwise discriminating against a bidder or contractor who signs, or refuses to sign, a PLA.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dennis A. Ross (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 101 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 15, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 829. (Dec 10, 2018)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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