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H.R. 1209 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

FOCA Act

H.R. 1209 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024), the FOCA Act, was introduced on Feb 27, 2023, sponsored by James Comer with 122 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 27, 2023
Co-sponsors
122
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.

Official title

FOCA Act of 2023

Sponsor

James Comer (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 122 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 27, 2023
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 734. (Dec 18, 2024)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1209 (118th Congress): FOCA Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/118-hr-1209/foca-act (accessed 2026-10-13).

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