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Defense Contractor Competition Act

9/12/2025, 6:42 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5137

H.R. 5137, introduced in the 119th Congress on September 4, 2025, aims to mandate the Comptroller General of the United States to evaluate the competitive impacts resulting from mergers and acquisitions involving defense contractors.

Current Status of Bill HR 5137

Bill HR 5137 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 4, 2025. Bill HR 5137 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 4, 2025.  Bill HR 5137's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of September 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5137

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5137

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5137

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to assess the competitive effects of mergers and acquisitions of defense contractors, and for other purposes.
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to assess the competitive effects of mergers and acquisitions of defense contractors, and for other purposes.

Comments

Penny Hsu profile image

Penny Hsu

494

2 months ago

I think this bill is good idea. It important to know how mergers and stuff affect things. I hope it help keep things fair.

Paloma Hatcher profile image

Paloma Hatcher

464

2 months ago

Not sure about this one.

Capri Best profile image

Capri Best

476

2 months ago

I don't like this new bill. It's gonna mess everything up. Why are they even doing this? It's just gonna cause more problems. I don't get it.