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No SmartPay for Anti-2A Companies Act
1/29/2025, 12:08 PM
Summary of Bill HR 70
Bill 119 hr 70, also known as the "SmartPay Program Prohibition Act," aims to prevent the Administrator of General Services from awarding contracts for certain commercial payment systems under the SmartPay Program. The SmartPay Program is a government initiative that provides federal agencies with a convenient and efficient way to make payments for goods and services.
The bill seeks to prohibit the use of the SmartPay Program for specific commercial payment systems that may not align with the government's best interests. By preventing the Administrator of General Services from awarding contracts for these systems, the bill aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely and efficiently.
In addition to prohibiting certain commercial payment systems under the SmartPay Program, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. While the specific details of these additional purposes are not outlined in the summary, it is clear that the overall goal of the bill is to improve the management and oversight of government spending in relation to commercial payment systems. Overall, Bill 119 hr 70 is a targeted piece of legislation that aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the SmartPay Program by restricting the use of certain commercial payment systems. By doing so, the bill seeks to promote responsible spending practices within the federal government.
The bill seeks to prohibit the use of the SmartPay Program for specific commercial payment systems that may not align with the government's best interests. By preventing the Administrator of General Services from awarding contracts for these systems, the bill aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely and efficiently.
In addition to prohibiting certain commercial payment systems under the SmartPay Program, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. While the specific details of these additional purposes are not outlined in the summary, it is clear that the overall goal of the bill is to improve the management and oversight of government spending in relation to commercial payment systems. Overall, Bill 119 hr 70 is a targeted piece of legislation that aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the SmartPay Program by restricting the use of certain commercial payment systems. By doing so, the bill seeks to promote responsible spending practices within the federal government.
Congressional Summary of HR 70
No SmartPay for Anti-2A Companies Act
This bill prohibits the General Services Administration from awarding a contract under the SmartPay Program for the procurement of a commercial payment system that uses a payment processing agency that has implemented a merchant category code for gun retailers.
Current Status of Bill HR 70
Bill HR 70 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 70 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 70's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of January 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 70
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
7Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 70
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 70
To prohibit the Administrator of General Services from awarding contracts for certain commercial payment systems under the SmartPay Program, and for other purposes.
To prohibit the Administrator of General Services from awarding contracts for certain commercial payment systems under the SmartPay Program, and for other purposes.
Comments

Wrenley Wade
1,203
1 year ago
OMG, I am so excited about this bill! It's like, finally someone is doing something about those commercial payment systems. I mean, who even needs them anyway? This bill is gonna make things so much better for all of us. I can't wait to see how it all plays out! #excited #USA #politics
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 70
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