Directing the Committee on House Administration to take certain actions to promote the procurement of goods and services from the AbilityOne program established under chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code (commonly known as the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act), and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HRES 1401

Bill 118 HRES 1401, also known as the "AbilityOne Procurement Promotion Act," directs the Committee on House Administration to take specific actions to encourage the procurement of goods and services from the AbilityOne program. This program, established under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act, aims to provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

The bill outlines various measures to promote the procurement of goods and services from the AbilityOne program, including requiring the Committee on House Administration to develop and implement a plan to increase awareness of the program among House offices and committees. Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a reporting mechanism to track the procurement of goods and services from AbilityOne vendors.

Overall, the goal of Bill 118 HRES 1401 is to support the AbilityOne program and increase opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in the federal procurement process. The bill aims to ensure that federal agencies and offices prioritize the procurement of goods and services from AbilityOne vendors, ultimately promoting inclusivity and diversity in government contracting.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 1401

Bill HRES 1401 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 2, 2024. Bill HRES 1401 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 2, 2024. Bill HRES 1401's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of August 2, 2024

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Directing the Committee on House Administration to take certain actions to promote the procurement of goods and services from the AbilityOne program established under chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code (commonly known as the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act), and for other purposes.Directing the Committee on House Administration to take certain actions to promote the procurement of goods and services from the AbilityOne program established under chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code (commonly known as the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act), and for other purposes.

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