HR 3071
115th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Public contracts and procurement
Federal Acquisition Savings Act of 2017
Introduced: June 27, 2017
Introduced by:
Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Republican
· Georgia
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Became law
Nov 14, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 13, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 624). (text: CR H9143)
Nov 13, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 624).(text: CR H9143)
Nov 13, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9157)
Nov 13, 2017
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 13, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3071.
Nov 13, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9143-9145)
Nov 13, 2017
Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 8, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 296.
Nov 8, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-402.
Sep 13, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 13, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jun 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2017 | House · vote #624 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 396–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Federal Acquisition Savings Act of 2017
(Sec. 2) This bill requires: (1) each executive agency to consider equipment rental in any cost-effectiveness analysis for equipment acquisition; and (2) the Government Accountability Office, within two years, to report on decisions of the agencies with the highest levels of acquisition spending, and of a sample of agencies with lower levels of such spending, to acquire high-value equipment by lease, rental, or purchase.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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