H.R. 856: Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-31 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-04 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-31):
Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to evaluate the procurement activities of federal agencies to determine whether provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation related to the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process have created any national security risk and report to Congress.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] | D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-31 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 856 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 856?
H.R. 856 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 856 are available on congress.gov.
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