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Stop Pentagon Price Gouging Act
3/12/2024, 7:06 PM
Summary of Bill S 2049
Bill 118 s 2049, also known as the Stop Pentagon Price Gouging Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at preventing excessive pricing by defense contractors who provide goods and services to the Department of Defense. The bill seeks to address concerns about inflated costs and wasteful spending within the Pentagon's procurement process.
If passed, the Stop Pentagon Price Gouging Act would require defense contractors to justify their pricing and provide detailed documentation of their costs. It would also establish penalties for contractors found to be engaging in price gouging, including potential fines and contract termination.
Additionally, the bill would increase transparency in the defense procurement process by requiring the Department of Defense to publicly disclose information about contracts, pricing, and cost overruns. This would allow for greater oversight and accountability in how taxpayer dollars are being spent on defense contracts. Overall, the Stop Pentagon Price Gouging Act aims to promote fair and competitive pricing in defense procurement, ultimately saving taxpayer money and ensuring that the Department of Defense is getting the best value for its investments in national security.
If passed, the Stop Pentagon Price Gouging Act would require defense contractors to justify their pricing and provide detailed documentation of their costs. It would also establish penalties for contractors found to be engaging in price gouging, including potential fines and contract termination.
Additionally, the bill would increase transparency in the defense procurement process by requiring the Department of Defense to publicly disclose information about contracts, pricing, and cost overruns. This would allow for greater oversight and accountability in how taxpayer dollars are being spent on defense contracts. Overall, the Stop Pentagon Price Gouging Act aims to promote fair and competitive pricing in defense procurement, ultimately saving taxpayer money and ensuring that the Department of Defense is getting the best value for its investments in national security.
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Current Status of Bill S 2049
Bill S 2049 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 20, 2023. Bill S 2049 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 20, 2023.  Bill S 2049's most recent activity was Star Print ordered on the measure. as of July 19, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2049
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2049
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Defense spending
- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
- Government information and archives
- Inflation and prices
- Military procurement, research, weapons development
- Public contracts and procurement
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2049
Stop Pentagon Price Gouging Act
Stop Pentagon Price Gouging Act
A bill to prevent price gouging at the Department of Defense.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2049
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