H.R. 26 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2021
H.R. 26 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Jan 4, 2021, sponsored by James Comer with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 117-28
What it does
Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the federal government from using reverse auctions for complex, specialized, or substantial design and construction services. Reverse auctions allow the sellers to bid down the price of a project and typically result in the contractor with the lowest bid winning the contract.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James Comer (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2021
- Passed the HouseJan 5, 2021
- Passed the SenateJul 13, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentJul 21, 2021
- Became lawJul 26, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-28. (Jul 26, 2021)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Budget Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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