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HR 888 105th Congress House

To amend the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, for fiscal year 1997, to prohibit the contracting out of certain duties.

Introduced: February 27, 1997 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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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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Passed Senate
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Mar 4, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
Feb 27, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
Feb 27, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E343)
Feb 27, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 4, 1997

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 1997 to direct the President to take appropriate action to ensure that there is no increase in the procurement of service contracts, except in cases in which a cost comparison demonstrates such contracts would be to the financial advantage of the Federal Government. Prohibits the performance, by any person under contract with the United States, of the duties and responsibilities of any individual who separates from Government service in order to receive a specified voluntary separation incentive payment.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 888: To amend the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, for fiscal year 1997, to prohibit the contracting out of certain duties.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-888/
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"H.R. 888: To amend the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, for fiscal year 1997, to prohibit the contracting out of certain duties.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-888/.
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H.R. 888, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-888/.
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