H.R. 5528 · 118th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
What it does
This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to evaluate the procurement activities of each agency to determine whether provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation related to the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process have created any national security risk and report to Congress.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Sep 18, 2023 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2024 House roll 738 |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedSafe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act | D 200–0 · R 197–0 |
Passed 397–0 |
Latest action
Dec 2, 2024 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 659.