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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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5137
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate 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
943
9 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
912
9 months ago
Not sure about this one.

Capri Best
925
9 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.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5137
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