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This bill aims to limit government competition with the private sector by requiring federal agencies to procure goods and services primarily from private companies. The legislation establishes a policy that the federal government should rely on commercial sources for products and services, avoiding direct provision of goods or services that can be obtained more economically from private businesses. Agencies would be required to obtain goods and services through private sector procurement, with only limited exemptions for national defense, homeland security, inherently governmental functions, or cases where no private source exists. The bill mandates that agencies use methods like privatization, competitive contracting, or comprehensive public-private competitive sourcing analyses to determine the most cost-effective service provision. Additionally, the Office of Management and Budget would be tasked with conducting annual studies evaluating agency activities, assessing exemptions, and creating a schedule for transferring commercial activities to the private sector within five years. The bill defines "agency" broadly to include executive departments, military departments, and independent establishments, and is grounded in the principle that the competitive enterprise system, characterized by individual freedom and initiative, is the primary source of national economic strength.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1554/all-info