S.119 - Government Neutrality in Contracting Act

A bill 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 (2)

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  • Short: Government Neutrality in Contracting Act as introduced.
  • Official: A bill 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.

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David Vitter

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Official Summary

1/25/2011--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

Official Summary

1/25/2011--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 forbid a bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor to enter into or adhere 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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05/30/12
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Research by Mr Milburn found that Britain’s top 100 universities were targeting just 19 out of the country’s 119 universities for new openings. Mr Milburn’s report, which is published today, is likely to urge companies to adopt more flexible hiring .

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05/25/12
W.Va. honors 5 brothers who served in WWII

Helen Bird, 94, shares stories about her five brothers, all of whom served during World War II. The bridge on U.S. 119 at the Thorofare Road intersection is being formally dedicated as the Smith Brothers Memorial Bridge at 10 a.m. Saturday. The sign is ...

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05/23/12
Man pleads guilty to selling prescription pills from home

He sold seven 80-milligram oxycodone pills to a confidential informant working for the U.S. 119 Task Force in exchange for $700. Vance told authorities that he and his associates kept only a small amount of oxycodone at his home in case police came to the

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12/29/11
Labor Department to Mandate Controversial Project Labor ...

Charlie Bass, have stood up for free enterprise and New Hampshire families in support of legislation (S. 119 and H.R. 735) to “preserve open competition and federal government neutrality toward the labor relations of federal ...

Source: Ben Brubeck
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05/03/11
Coalition Supports Legislation Creating Fair And Open Competition ...

Jan. 25, Sen. David Vitter (R.-La.) introduced the Government Neutrality in Contracting Act (S. 119) (pdf), a measure that will protect taxpayers and ensure.

Source: Ben Brubeck
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02/16/11
New Legislation Will Guarantee Fair And Open Competition On ...

The Government Neutrality in Contracting Act is identical to legislation (S. 119) introduced Jan. 25 by Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) that now awaits action in the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental ...

Source: Greg
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