Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2019

11/1/2022, 1:50 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1434

Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2019

This bill prohibits the use of reverse auctions for awarding federal contracts for construction and design services. Generally, a reverse auction is one in which there are multiple sellers lowering their bids to win a supply or service contract.

Current Status of Bill S 1434

Bill S 1434 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 13, 2019. Bill S 1434 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on May 13, 2019.  Bill S 1434's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of December 23, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1434

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1434

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresArchitectureBuilding constructionGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyOffice of Management and Budget (OMB)Public contracts and procurement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1434

Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2019Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2019Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2019Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2019Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2019A bill to prohibit the use of reverse auctions for design and construction services procurements, and for other purposes.
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