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Time to Choose Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 6:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4546

Time to Choose Act of 2022

This bill prohibits federal contracting with consulting firms that are simultaneously contracting with China.

The bill establishes penalties (1) including termination, suspension, and debarment from eligibility for future federal contracts, for knowingly submitting a false certification or information on contracting with China; and (2) under the False Claims Act for intentionally hiding or misrepresenting contracts with China.

Current Status of Bill S 4546

Bill S 4546 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 18, 2022. Bill S 4546 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 18, 2022.  Bill S 4546's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of July 18, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4546

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4546

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4546

Time to Choose Act of 2022
Time to Choose Act of 2022
A bill to prohibit conflict of interests among consulting firms that simultaneously contract with the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United States Government, and for other purposes.

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