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Ending Racism in Government Contracting Act

12/16/2024, 7:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 10216

Bill 118 hr 10216, titled "To end preferences for disadvantaged individuals and businesses in Government contracts, and for other purposes," aims to eliminate the practice of giving preferences to disadvantaged individuals and businesses in government contracting. The bill seeks to create a level playing field for all businesses by removing any advantages or preferences based on factors such as race, gender, or disability.

If passed, this legislation would impact how government contracts are awarded, ensuring that contracts are awarded based on merit and qualifications rather than on the status of the business owner. The bill also aims to promote fairness and equality in the government contracting process.

Overall, Bill 118 hr 10216 seeks to promote fairness, equality, and meritocracy in government contracting by eliminating preferences for disadvantaged individuals and businesses. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on government contracting practices if it becomes law.

Current Status of Bill HR 10216

Bill HR 10216 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 21, 2024. Bill HR 10216 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 21, 2024.  Bill HR 10216's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of November 21, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10216

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
16
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10216

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10216

To end preferences for disadvantaged individuals and businesses in Government contracts, and for other purposes.
To end preferences for disadvantaged individuals and businesses in Government contracts, and for other purposes.

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