Commonsense Construction Contracting Act of 2013

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commonsense Construction Contracting Act of 2013 - Amends the Small Business Act to prohibit reverse auction methods (bidding from high to low) from being used in the case of any contract for the procurement of design and construction services if the contract is suitable for award to a small business, or if the award is made under Small Business Administration (SBA) requirements concerning the federal award of procurement contracts or subcontracts to:

  • small businesses;
  • HUBZone (historically underutilized business zone) small businesses; and
  • small businesses owned and controlled by veterans, disabled veterans, socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, or women.
Congress
113
Number
HR - 2751
Introduced on
2013-07-19
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/11/2014
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commonsense Construction Contracting Act of 2013 - Amends the Small Business Act to prohibit reverse auction methods (bidding from high to low) from being used in the case of any contract for the procurement of design and construction services if the contract is suitable for award to a small business, or if the award is made under Small Business Administration (SBA) requirements concerning the federal award of procurement contracts or subcontracts to:

  • small businesses;
  • HUBZone (historically underutilized business zone) small businesses; and
  • small businesses owned and controlled by veterans, disabled veterans, socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, or women.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Small Business Act to prohibit the use of reverse auctions for design and construction services procurements.
Policy Areas
Commerce
Potential Impact
Building construction•
Government buildings, facilities, and property•
Public contracts and procurement•
Small business

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Member:  
Richard L. Hanna

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/15/2014

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commonsense Construction Contracting Act of 2013 - Amends the Small Business Act to prohibit reverse auction methods (bidding...

Latest Action12/11/2014
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.