H.R.1362 - Accountability in Contracting Act

To reform acquisition practices of the Federal Government. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: To reform acquisition practices of the Federal Government. as introduced.
  • Short: Accountability in Contracting Act as passed house.
  • Short: Accountability in Contracting Act as introduced.
Latest Amendment Status Purpose View All Amendments [3]
 
H.Amdt47 Pass An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-49 to provide Congress with prior notice of any sole source contract expected to be awarded to a foreign-owned company that is based in or has majority operations in a country known to sponsor terrorist activity, with the intent of allowing Congress to review and comment on the proposed contract.
H.Amdt48 Pass An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-49 to require the Office of Government Ethics to submit recommendations on requiring government contractors and federally funded research and development centers that advise the government to comply with personal financial interest restrictions.
H.Amdt49 Pass An amendment to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting prohibition on contracts to educational institutions not supporting U.S. defense efforts.
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Mar 5thReferred to House Oversight and Government Reform
Mar 5thReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 5thReferred to House Armed Services

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Result: Passed - March 15, 2007

Roll call number 156 in the House

Question: On Passage: H R 1362 Accountability in Contracting Act

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 80%
 

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