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Government Neutrality in Contracting Act

Introduced: January 29, 2013 Introduced by: Harris, Andy Republican · Maryland See on congress.gov
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 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.

What's happening now January 29, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 38
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Carter, John R.
Texas · Sep 10, 2013
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Schweikert, David
Arizona · Sep 10, 2013
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Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · Jul 31, 2013
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Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · Jul 31, 2013
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Jul 31, 2013
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Scott, Austin
Georgia · Jul 31, 2013
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Smith, Jason
Missouri · Jun 26, 2013
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Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Jun 5, 2013
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Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · May 16, 2013
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Graves, Sam
Missouri · May 16, 2013
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Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · May 16, 2013
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · May 16, 2013
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Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · Apr 12, 2013
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Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Feb 25, 2013
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Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Feb 25, 2013
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Feb 6, 2013
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Feb 6, 2013
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Cotton, Tom
Arkansas · Feb 6, 2013
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Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Feb 6, 2013
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Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Feb 6, 2013
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Jan 29, 2013
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Amodei, Mark E.
Nevada · Jan 29, 2013
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jan 29, 2013
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Calvert, Ken
California · Jan 29, 2013
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DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Jan 29, 2013
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Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Jan 29, 2013
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Jan 29, 2013
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Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Jan 29, 2013
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Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Jan 29, 2013
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Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Jan 29, 2013
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Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Jan 29, 2013
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jan 29, 2013
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Stutzman, Marlin A.
Indiana · Jan 29, 2013
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Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Jan 29, 2013
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Webster, Daniel
Florida · Jan 29, 2013
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jan 29, 2013
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Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Jan 29, 2013
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Young, Todd
Indiana · Jan 29, 2013