H.R.983 - Government Neutrality in Contracting Act

To preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: To preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects. as introduced.
  • Popular: Government Neutrality in Contracting Act as introduced.
  • Short: Government Neutrality in Contracting Act as introduced.

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2/11/2009--Introduced.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 en
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2/11/2009--Introduced.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 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.

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12/23/10
TheTruthAboutPLAs.com Presents The Night Before Christmas

90 or HR 983. These bills will ensure construction opportunities are truly open to all And reign in big spending and keep the government deficit small. Democrat or Republican, naughty or nice Remember pols work for us and its their job ...

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12/09/10
Telling the Truth About PLAs on The Daily Caller: Big Labor's $3.3 ...

90/HR 983) now or when it is reintroduced in the 112th Congress. This legislation will prohibit PLAs on federal and federally-assisted construction projects, and ensure fairness and accountability on important public works projects. ...

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12/05/10
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90/HR 983) now or when it is reintroduced in the 112th Congress. This legislation will prohibit PLAs on federal and federally-assisted construction projects and ensure fairness and accountability on important public works projects. ...

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