To prohibit the Administrator of General Services from awarding contracts for certain commercial payment systems under the SmartPay Program, and for other purposes.

1/8/2025, 1:40 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill 119 hr 70, also known as the "SmartPay Program Prohibition Act," aims to prevent the Administrator of General Services from awarding contracts for certain commercial payment systems under the SmartPay Program. The SmartPay Program is a government initiative that provides federal agencies with a convenient and efficient way to make payments for goods and services.

The bill seeks to prohibit the use of the SmartPay Program for specific commercial payment systems that may not align with the government's best interests. By preventing the Administrator of General Services from awarding contracts for these systems, the bill aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely and efficiently.

In addition to prohibiting certain commercial payment systems under the SmartPay Program, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. While the specific details of these additional purposes are not outlined in the summary, it is clear that the overall goal of the bill is to improve the management and oversight of government spending in relation to commercial payment systems. Overall, Bill 119 hr 70 is a targeted piece of legislation that aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the SmartPay Program by restricting the use of certain commercial payment systems. By doing so, the bill seeks to promote responsible spending practices within the federal government.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 70

Introduced on
2025-01-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill 119 hr 70, also known as the "SmartPay Program Prohibition Act," aims to prevent the Administrator of General Services from awarding contracts for certain commercial payment systems under the SmartPay Program. The SmartPay Program is a government initiative that provides federal agencies with a convenient and efficient way to make payments for goods and services.

The bill seeks to prohibit the use of the SmartPay Program for specific commercial payment systems that may not align with the government's best interests. By preventing the Administrator of General Services from awarding contracts for these systems, the bill aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely and efficiently.

In addition to prohibiting certain commercial payment systems under the SmartPay Program, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. While the specific details of these additional purposes are not outlined in the summary, it is clear that the overall goal of the bill is to improve the management and oversight of government spending in relation to commercial payment systems. Overall, Bill 119 hr 70 is a targeted piece of legislation that aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the SmartPay Program by restricting the use of certain commercial payment systems. By doing so, the bill seeks to promote responsible spending practices within the federal government.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit the Administrator of General Services from awarding contracts for certain commercial payment systems under the SmartPay Program, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Wrenley Wade
@pain_de_mie_mccormick_fig59035
OMG, I am so excited about this bill! It's like, finally someone is doing something about those commercial payment systems. I mean, who even needs them anyway? This bill is gonna make things so much better for all of us. I can't wait to see how it al...

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Latest Action1/3/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.