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Introduced
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
In Committee
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
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, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Fair and Open Competition Act (FOCA Act), aims to promote open competition and maintain federal government neutrality in labor relations for federal and federally funded construction projects. It prohibits government agencies from requiring or prohibiting contractors from entering into agreements with labor organizations, or discriminating against contractors based on their labor affiliations. The bill also applies these requirements to recipients of government grants, financial assistance, or cooperative agreements for construction projects. If an agency fails to comply, the head of the agency can take appropriate action. The bill allows for limited exemptions in special circumstances, such as to avert an imminent threat to public health and safety or to serve national security.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (28)
Todd Young (R)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
John Boozman (R),
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Bill Cassidy (R),
John Cornyn (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Bill Hagerty (R),
John Hoeven (R),
James Lankford (R),
Mike Lee (R),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Markwayne Mullin (R),
Rand Paul (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Rick Scott (R),
Tim Scott (R),
John Thune (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Tommy Tuberville (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 02/27/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/537/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s537/BILLS-118s537is.pdf |
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