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Federal Acquisition Savings Act of 2018

4/7/2025, 2:59 PM

Summary of Bill S 3251

Bill 115 s 3251, also known as the Federal Acquisition Savings Act of 2018, aims to reduce costs and increase efficiency in the federal government's acquisition process. The bill focuses on streamlining the procurement process for goods and services, with the goal of saving taxpayer dollars.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a centralized database for federal agencies to share information on contracts and pricing. This database would help agencies identify opportunities for cost savings and promote competition among vendors.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve training for federal acquisition professionals and increase oversight of contract performance. By enhancing the skills and knowledge of those involved in the acquisition process, the bill seeks to prevent waste and fraud in government contracts. Overall, the Federal Acquisition Savings Act of 2018 aims to promote transparency, competition, and efficiency in federal procurement. Supporters of the bill argue that these measures will lead to significant cost savings for the government and ultimately benefit taxpayers.

Current Status of Bill S 3251

Bill S 3251 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 19, 2018. Bill S 3251 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on July 19, 2018.  Bill S 3251's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 669. as of November 26, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3251

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
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 3251

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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