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US S2034

US S2034
CONSULT Act of 2023 Combating Obstructive National Security Underreporting of Legitimate Threats Act of 2023


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Introduced
06/15/2023
In Committee
06/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to develop procurement policy and guidance to mitigate consulting company conflict of interests related to national security and foreign policy.

AI Summary

This bill, the Combating Obstructive National Security Underreporting of Legitimate Threats Act of 2023 or the CONSULT Act of 2023, aims to prohibit the Department of Defense from entering into, renewing, or extending contracts with, or awarding grants to, "covered consultancies" - companies that have had contracts, grants, or other financial ties with certain foreign adversaries, including the governments of China and Russia, in the past year. The bill requires companies bidding for Department of Defense contracts to disclose any relevant information about their relationships with these covered entities, and imposes penalties on contractors who fail to make the required disclosures. The bill also directs the Secretary of Defense to issue procurement policies and guidance to implement these new requirements.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 06/15/2023)

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