HR 856
119th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Public contracts and procurement
Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
Everywhere this bill has been
11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 4, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 3, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 3, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 54). (text: CR H932)
Mar 3, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 54). (text: CR H932)
Mar 3, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H937-938)
Mar 3, 2025
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.
Mar 3, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 856.
Mar 3, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H932-933)
Mar 3, 2025
Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2025 | House · vote #54 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 417–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to evaluate the procurement activities of federal agencies to determine whether provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation related to the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process have created any national security risk and report to Congress.
What's happening now
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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