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HR 829 105th Congress House

To amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to prohibit executive agencies from awarding contracts that contain a provision allowing for the acquisition by the contractor,…

Official title: To amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to prohibit executive agencies from awarding contracts that contain a provision allowing … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to prohibit executive agencies from awarding contracts that contain a provision allowing for the acquisition by the contractor, at Government expense, of certain equipment or facilities to carry out the contract, if the principal purpose of such provision is to increase competition by establishing an alternative source of supply for property or services.

Introduced: February 25, 1997 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 28, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
Feb 25, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
Feb 25, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 28, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 829: To amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to prohibit executive agencies from awarding contracts that contain a provision allowing for the acquisition by the contractor, at Government expense, of certain equipment or facilities to carry out the contract, if the principal purpose of such provision is to increase competition by establishing an alternative source of supply for property or services.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-829/
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"H.R. 829: To amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to prohibit executive agencies from awarding contracts that contain a provision allowing for the acquisition by the contractor, at Government expense, of certain equipment or facilities to carry out the contract, if the principal purpose of such provision is to increase competition by establishing an alternative source of supply for property or services.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-829/.
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H.R. 829, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-829/.
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[H.R. 829: To amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to prohibit executive agencies from awarding contracts that contain a provision allowing for the acquisition by the contractor, at Government expense, of certain equipment or facilities to carry out the contract, if the principal purpose of such provision is to increase competition by establishing an alternative source of supply for property or services.](https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-829/)
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