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H.R. 436 113th 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: January 29, 2013 Introduced by: Andy Harris Republican · Maryland See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Administrative law and regulatory proceduresLabor-management relationsPublic contracts and procurement
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Jan 29, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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 Latest action January 29, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

 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 a labor organization, with respect to that construction project or another related construction project; or (2) otherwise discriminate against or give preference to 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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  • S 109 Government Neutrality in Contracting Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 126
All 126 Republican 38
McHenry, Patrick
· Jan 28, 2014
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Sep 10, 2013
Olson, Pete
· Sep 10, 2013
 R
Schweikert, David
Arizona · Sep 10, 2013
CHABOT, STEVE
· Aug 2, 2013
Chaffetz, Jason
· Aug 2, 2013
Ellmers, Renee
· Aug 2, 2013
Gohmert, Louie
· Aug 2, 2013
Paulsen, Erik
· Aug 2, 2013
PITTS, JOSEPH
· Aug 2, 2013
ROHRABACHER, DANA
· Aug 2, 2013
 R
Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · Jul 31, 2013
 R
Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · Jul 31, 2013
DeSantis, Ron
· Jul 31, 2013
Flores, Bill
· Jul 31, 2013
Gingrey, Phil
· Jul 31, 2013
Graves, Tom
· Jul 31, 2013
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Jul 31, 2013
Rogers, Mike
· Jul 31, 2013
 R
Scott, Austin
Georgia · Jul 31, 2013
Stewart, Chris
· Jul 31, 2013
Boustany, Charles
· Jul 23, 2013
CULBERSON, JOHN
· Jul 23, 2013
HALL, RALPH
· Jul 23, 2013
Jenkins, Lynn
· Jul 23, 2013
Pompeo, Mike
· Jul 23, 2013
Hanna, Richard
· Jun 26, 2013
Heck, Joseph
· Jun 26, 2013
Hensarling, Jeb
· Jun 26, 2013
Hunter, Duncan
· Jun 26, 2013
Lamborn, Doug
· Jun 26, 2013
 R
Smith, Jason
Missouri · Jun 26, 2013
COBLE, HOWARD
· Jun 5, 2013
Hartzler, Vicky
· Jun 5, 2013
 R
Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Jun 5, 2013
Bentivolio, Kerry
· May 16, 2013
 R
Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · May 16, 2013
 R
Graves, Sam
Missouri · May 16, 2013
Griffin, Tim
· May 16, 2013
JONES, WALTER
· May 16, 2013
 R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · May 16, 2013
Marchant, Kenny
· May 16, 2013
Radel, Trey
· May 16, 2013
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · May 16, 2013
Holding, George
· Apr 12, 2013
Luetkemeyer, Blaine
· Apr 12, 2013
Price, Tom
· Apr 12, 2013
Rooney, Thomas
· Apr 12, 2013
 R
Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · Apr 12, 2013
STOCKMAN, STEVE
· Apr 12, 2013
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