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Protecting the Future of America’s Federal Contractors Act
12/30/2022, 4:33 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6839
Bill 117 HR 6839, also known as the Protecting the Future of America's Federal Contractors Act, aims to address issues related to federal contractors in the United States. The bill focuses on protecting the rights and interests of federal contractors, who play a crucial role in providing goods and services to the government.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of guidelines to ensure fair treatment of federal contractors. This includes provisions to prevent discrimination against contractors based on factors such as race, gender, or political affiliation. The bill also seeks to promote transparency in the contracting process, requiring the government to provide clear and consistent guidelines for contractors to follow.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of federal contracting. This includes streamlining the procurement process, reducing unnecessary red tape, and promoting competition among contractors. The bill also aims to strengthen oversight of federal contractors to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent responsibly. Overall, the Protecting the Future of America's Federal Contractors Act is designed to support and protect the vital role that federal contractors play in providing goods and services to the government. By establishing clear guidelines, promoting fairness and transparency, and improving efficiency in the contracting process, the bill aims to ensure that federal contractors can continue to contribute to the success of government operations.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of guidelines to ensure fair treatment of federal contractors. This includes provisions to prevent discrimination against contractors based on factors such as race, gender, or political affiliation. The bill also seeks to promote transparency in the contracting process, requiring the government to provide clear and consistent guidelines for contractors to follow.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of federal contracting. This includes streamlining the procurement process, reducing unnecessary red tape, and promoting competition among contractors. The bill also aims to strengthen oversight of federal contractors to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent responsibly. Overall, the Protecting the Future of America's Federal Contractors Act is designed to support and protect the vital role that federal contractors play in providing goods and services to the government. By establishing clear guidelines, promoting fairness and transparency, and improving efficiency in the contracting process, the bill aims to ensure that federal contractors can continue to contribute to the success of government operations.
Congressional Summary of HR 6839
Protecting the Future of America's Federal Contractors Act
This bill prohibits federal agencies from evaluating bids and proposals on the basis of information related to noncompliance with a federal contractor COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Specifically, the agency may not, on the basis of COVID-19 federal contractor vaccine mandate noncompliance information (1) unfavorably evaluate the offeror's past performance, or (2) exclude the offeror from being awarded the contract.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6839
Bill HR 6839 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2022. Bill HR 6839 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2022. Bill HR 6839's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of February 25, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6839
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6839
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Health information and medical records
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Public contracts and procurement
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6839
Protecting the Future of America’s Federal Contractors Act
Protecting the Future of America’s Federal Contractors Act
To prohibit agencies of the Federal Government from evaluating bids and proposals on the basis of information related to noncompliance with a Federal contractor COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6839
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