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H.R. 1284 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

FOCA Act

H.R. 1284 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 24, 2021, sponsored by Ted Budd with 109 co-sponsors.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 24, 2021
Co-sponsors
109
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics

What it does

Fair and Open Competition Act or the FOCA Act This bill prohibits federal construction contracts or controlling documents for federally supported construction projects from requiring or prohibiting project labor agreements. Such documents also may not discriminate against or give preference to a bidder or contractor who signs or refuses to sign a project labor agreement.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Ted Budd (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 109 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 24, 2021
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (Feb 24, 2021)

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Committees

  • Oversight and Accountability Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1284 (117th Congress): FOCA Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-1284/foca-act (accessed 2026-10-13).

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