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HR 1859 107th Congress House

Construction Quality Assurance Act of 2001

Official title: To assure quality and best value with respect to Federal construction projects by prohibiting the practice known as bid shopping.

Introduced: May 16, 2001 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Building constructionCommerceCompetitive biddingConstruction industries
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
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To President
Became law
May 21, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy.
May 16, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
May 16, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 21, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Construction Quality Assurance Act of 2001 - Prohibits any contractors or subcontractors from participating in the practice of bid shopping with respect to any Government contract exceeding $1 million for the construction or repair of any public building or work. Defines "bid shopping" as the practice of a contractor, after submitting a bid, pressuring for or accepting lower subcontractor bids without passing resulting savings to the Government.

Requires any invitation to bid or request for proposal issued by the Government with respect to a contract to include a clause explicitly prohibiting such practice and specifying penalties which may include debarment or suspension for multiple violations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3 Independent 1
D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jun 5, 2002
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Mar 12, 2002
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · May 16, 2001
 I
Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · May 16, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1859: Construction Quality Assurance Act of 2001. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-1859/
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"H.R. 1859: Construction Quality Assurance Act of 2001." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-1859/.
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H.R. 1859, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-1859/.
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