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Value Over Cost Act of 2026
8/6/2026, 9:27 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1118
Bill 119 hr 1118, also known as the "Multiple Award Schedule Enhancement Act of 2021," aims to make changes to title 41 and title 10 of the United States Code in order to improve the multiple award schedule program. The multiple award schedule program is a procurement program that allows federal agencies to purchase goods and services from pre-approved vendors at pre-negotiated prices.
The bill seeks to enhance the program by promoting best value for the government and taxpayers. This includes ensuring that federal agencies are able to obtain the goods and services they need in a timely and cost-effective manner. The bill also aims to increase transparency and competition within the program, as well as improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement process.
In addition to these goals, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the multiple award schedule program. These may include measures to streamline the program, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance oversight and accountability. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1118 is focused on improving the multiple award schedule program in order to provide the best value for the government and taxpayers. It aims to make the procurement process more efficient, transparent, and competitive, while also ensuring that federal agencies are able to obtain the goods and services they need in a timely and cost-effective manner.
The bill seeks to enhance the program by promoting best value for the government and taxpayers. This includes ensuring that federal agencies are able to obtain the goods and services they need in a timely and cost-effective manner. The bill also aims to increase transparency and competition within the program, as well as improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement process.
In addition to these goals, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the multiple award schedule program. These may include measures to streamline the program, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance oversight and accountability. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1118 is focused on improving the multiple award schedule program in order to provide the best value for the government and taxpayers. It aims to make the procurement process more efficient, transparent, and competitive, while also ensuring that federal agencies are able to obtain the goods and services they need in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Congressional Summary of HR 1118
Value Over Cost Act of 2025
This bill specifies that contracts and orders under the multiple award schedule program of the General Services Administration (GSA) may be evaluated on best value, rather than lowest overall cost, if the GSA determines that to be in the best interests of the federal government. (Best value allows consideration of non-cost factors when evaluating contract proposals to determine the offer that provides the greatest overall benefit. The GSA's multiple award schedules provide federal agencies with a simplified process for obtaining commercial supplies and commercial services at prices associated with volume buying.)
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Current Status of Bill HR 1118
Bill HR 1118 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since July 22, 2026. Bill HR 1118 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2025. Bill HR 1118's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of July 22, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1118
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1118
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Public contracts and procurement
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1118
To amend title 41, United States Code, and title 10, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes.
To amend title 41, United States Code, and title 10, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1118
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