Combating Obstructive National Security Underreporting of Legitimate Threats (CONSULT) Act of 2022

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 4516 Combating Obstructive National Security Underreporting of Legitimate Threats (CONSULT) Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/17/2024, 11:45 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4516

Combating Obstructive National Security Underreporting of Legitimate Threats (CONSULT) Act of 2022

This bill directs the Office of Federal Procurement Policy to develop governmentwide procurement policy and guidance to mitigate and eliminate organizational conflicts of interest relating to contracts involving national security or foreign policy.

Specifically, contracts with China and Russia, and for consulting services relating to crimes against humanity, are highlighted as being of particular concern.

Current Status of Bill S 4516

Bill S 4516 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 13, 2022. Bill S 4516 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 13, 2022. Bill S 4516's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 575. as of December 5, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4516

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Total Number of Cosponsors

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4516

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia

- China

- Europe

- Government information and archives

- Homeland security

- Military assistance, sales, and agreements

- Military operations and strategy

- Military procurement, research, weapons development

- Public contracts and procurement

- Russia

- War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4516

Combating Obstructive National Security Underreporting of Legitimate Threats (CONSULT) Act of 2022

A bill to require the Office of Federal Procurement Policy to develop governmentwide procurement policy and guidance to mitigate organizational conflict of interests relating to national security and foreign policy, and for other purposes.

Combating Obstructive National Security Underreporting of Legitimate Threats (CONSULT) Act of 2022