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HR 1218 108th Congress House

To require contractors with the Federal Government to possess a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics.

Introduced: July 18, 2003 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Antitrust lawBriberyBusiness ethicsCommerce
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This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) 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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Apr 11, 2003
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Mar 11, 2003
Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 11, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 11, 2003

Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Amends Federal defense contract law and the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to prohibit a contractor from being awarded a defense or Federal contract unless the Federal contracting officer determines that such contractor has a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics, including compliance with all applicable laws. Outlines information to be considered by a contracting officer in making such determination, with an emphasis on any violations that have been adjudicated during the prior three-year period, as well as certain convictions of and civil judgments rendered against such contractor.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jul 18, 2003
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jul 18, 2003
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1218: To require contractors with the Federal Government to possess a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-1218/
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"H.R. 1218: To require contractors with the Federal Government to possess a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-1218/.
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H.R. 1218, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-1218/.
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