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Commonsense Construction Contracting Act of 2013

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2751

(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.

Current Status of Bill HR 2751

Bill HR 2751 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 19, 2013. Bill HR 2751 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on July 19, 2013.  Bill HR 2751's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497. as of December 11, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2751

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2751

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Building construction
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Public contracts and procurement
- Small business

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2751

Commonsense Construction Contracting Act of 2013
To amend the Small Business Act to prohibit the use of reverse auctions for design and construction services procurements.
Commonsense Construction Contracting Act of 2013

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