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Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017

Introduced: June 26, 2017 Introduced by: Warren, Elizabeth Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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Jun 26, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 26, 2017
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Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017

This bill requires contracting officers of the Department of Defense (DOD), before awarding or renewing a contract for the procurement of property or services, including construction, valued over $1 million, to consider any identified violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) or equivalent state laws by the offeror or any subcontractors.

The bill requires DOD to: (1) shall establish policies and practices with respect to responsibility determinations for contractors, and (2) protect the rights of contractors to protest bids and appeal actions taken under this bill.

The Government Accountability Office must report on the health and safety records of DOD contractors.

What's happening now June 26, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 4112 Identical bill Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017
  • S 1519 Related bill National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1440: Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-1440/
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"S. 1440: Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-1440/.
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