S. 1592: Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-05-05 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-05 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-05-20 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-05):
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 |
|---|---|
| Andy Kim | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-05-05 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1592 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1592?
S. 1592 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. 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 S. 1592 are available on congress.gov.
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