Government Neutrality in Contracting Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 29, 2013)
Government Neutrality in Contracting Act - Directs the head of any federal agency that awards or obligates funds for any construction contract, or that awards grants, provides financial assistance, or enters into cooperative agreements for construction projects, to ensure that bid specifications, project agreements, or other controlling documents do not: (1) require or prohibit a bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor from entering into, or adhering to, agreements with a labor organization, with respect to that construction project or another related construction project; or (2) otherwise discriminate against or give preference to such a party because it did or did not become a signatory or otherwise adhere to such an agreement.
Allows exemptions to avert an imminent threat to public health or safety or to serve national security. Allows additional exemptions for certain projects.
Directs the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement this Act with respect to the applicable federal contracts.
What just happenedJan 29, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 29, 2013
- Jan 29, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Jan 29, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 29, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House