Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-05T00:08:17Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5528 Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/5/2024, 12:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5528

Bill 118 hr 5528, also known as the Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act, aims to improve the safety and sustainability of products purchased by the federal government. The bill requires federal agencies to prioritize the purchase of products that meet certain safety and environmental standards, such as being free of harmful chemicals or being made from sustainable materials.

Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to consider the social and environmental impact of the products they purchase, including the treatment of workers and the use of natural resources. This will help ensure that the federal government is supporting companies that prioritize ethical and sustainable practices.

The Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act also includes provisions to increase transparency and accountability in federal purchasing practices. It requires federal agencies to report on their purchasing decisions and to provide information on the safety and sustainability of the products they buy. Overall, this bill aims to promote responsible and ethical purchasing practices within the federal government, while also supporting companies that prioritize safety, sustainability, and social responsibility.

Congressional Summary of HR 5528

Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act of 2023

This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to evaluate the procurement activities of each agency to determine whether provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation related to the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process have created any national security risk and report to Congress.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5528

Bill HR 5528 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since January 30, 2024. Bill HR 5528 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 18, 2023. Bill HR 5528's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 659. as of December 2, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5528

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5528

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Government information and archives

- Public contracts and procurement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5528

Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act of 2023

Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act

To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget conduct a review to determine the impact of the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process on national security, and for other purposes.

To evaluate the impact of the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process on national security, and for other purposes.

Comments

Amir Martin

646

1 year ago

I can't believe this bill, it's so dumb. Why are they even trying to pass this? It's gonna mess everything up. How is this gonna help anyone? What's the point of it all? #confused

Curtis Stout

681

1 year ago

I don't know much about this whole Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act thing, but it sounds like just another way for the government to waste our tax dollars. Why do they always have to make things so complicated? Can't they just keep it simple for once? Ugh, politics... #confused #wasteofmoney