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H. Res. 116 109th Congress House

Creating a select committee to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism.

Introduced: April 27, 2006 See on congress.gov
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It was not agreed to before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Feb 16, 2005
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 Latest action February 16, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Creates a select committee in the House of Representatives to investigate the awarding and carrying out of Government contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism. Directs the committee to make recommendations regarding: (1) bidding, contracting, and auditing standards; (2) oversight procedures; (3) forms of payment and safeguards against money laundering; (4) accountability of contractors and Government procurement officials; (5) penalties for violations and abuses; (6) subcontracting under large comprehensive contracts; (7) inclusion and utilization of small businesses, through subcontracts or otherwise; and (8) such other matters as the select committee deems appropriate.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 116: Creating a select committee to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-116/
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"H. Res. 116: Creating a select committee to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-116/.
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H. Res. 116, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-116/.
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