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HR 2055 107th Congress House

Government Neutrality in Contracting Act

Official title: To preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects.

Introduced: June 5, 2001 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Administrative procedureCollective bargaining agreementsCommerceCompetitive bidding
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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.
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To President
Became law
Jun 19, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy.
Jun 5, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Jun 5, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 19, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Government Neutrality in Contracting Act - Directs the head of any Federal agency that awards or obligates funds for any construction contract, or that awards grants, provides financial assistance, or enters into cooperative agreements for construction projects, to ensure that bid specifications, project agreements, or other controlling documents do not: (1) require or prohibit a bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor from entering into, or adhering to, agreements with labor organization, with respect to that construction project or another related construction project; or (2) otherwise discriminate against such a party because it did or did not become a signatory or otherwise adhere to such an agreement.

Allows exemptions to avert an imminent threat to public health or safety or to serve national security. Allows additional exemptions for certain projects.

Directs the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement this Act with respect to the applicable Federal contracts.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 4
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Jun 25, 2002
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Jun 12, 2001
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Jun 5, 2001
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jun 5, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2055: Government Neutrality in Contracting Act. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-2055/
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"H.R. 2055: Government Neutrality in Contracting Act." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-2055/.
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