United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 108 R cosponsors

HR 2126 — FOCA Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 108 sponsors

    1 primary, 107 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (108 R).

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Summary

Fair and Open Competition Act of 2025 or the FOCA Act of 2025This bill requires that federal contracts for construction projects neither require nor prohibit a bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor from entering into agreements with one or more labor organizations with respect to such projects or related projects.Under the bill, the controlling documents for federal construction contracts (such as bid specifications and project agreements) may not require or prohibit a bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor from entering into or adhering to such labor agreements. Additionally, the controlling documents may not discriminate against or give preference to a bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor who signs or refuses to sign such a labor agreement.These requirements also apply to any (1) construction manager acting on behalf of the federal government with respect to such contract, (2) recipient of a federal grant or financial assistance for construction projects or construction manager acting on the recipient's behalf, and (3) party to a federal cooperative agreement for construction projects or construction managers acting on the party's behalf.An agency may exempt a project from this prohibition to avert an imminent threat to public health or safety or to serve the national security.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 107 co-sponsors · 439 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (107)

Not signed on (439)

439 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2126 do?
Fair and Open Competition Act of 2025 or the FOCA Act of 2025This bill requires that federal contracts for construction projects neither require nor prohibit a bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor from entering into agreements with one or more labor organizations with respect to such projects or related projects.Under the bill, the controlling documents for federal construction contracts (such as bid specifications and project agreements) may not require or prohibit a bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor from entering into or adhering to such labor agreements. Additionally, the controlling documents may not discriminate against or give preference to a bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor who signs or refuses to sign such a labor agreement.These requirements also apply to any (1) construction manager acting on behalf of the federal government with respect to such contract, (2) recipient of a federal grant or financial assistance for construction projects or construction manager acting on the recipient's behalf, and (3) party to a federal cooperative agreement for construction projects or construction managers acting on the party's behalf.An agency may exempt a project from this prohibition to avert an imminent threat to public health or safety or to serve the national security.
Who sponsors HR 2126?
HR 2126 is sponsored by Higgins, Clay (Republican), Meuser, Daniel (Republican), Collins, Mike (Republican), Ogles, Andrew (Republican), Self, Keith (Republican), Thompson, Glenn (Republican), Gill, Brandon (Republican), Aderholt, Robert B. (Republican), Perry, Scott (Republican), Crane, Elijah (Republican), Cline, Ben (Republican), Sessions, Pete (Republican), Allen, Rick W. (Republican), Ezell, Mike (Republican), Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (Republican), Webster, Daniel (Republican), Mace, Nancy (Republican), Nehls, Troy E. (Republican), Crenshaw, Dan (Republican), Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" (Republican), Harris, Andy (Republican), McClintock, Tom (Republican), Biggs, Andy (Republican), Palmer, Gary J. (Republican), De La Cruz, Monica (Republican), Moolenaar, John R. (Republican), Ciscomani, Juan (Republican), Bentz, Cliff (Republican), Fitzgerald, Scott (Republican), Burchett, Tim (Republican), Johnson, Dusty (Republican), Dunn, Neal P. (Republican), Bilirakis, Gus M. (Republican), Hageman, Harriet M. (Republican), Mann, Tracey (Republican), Boebert, Lauren (Republican), Biggs, Sheri (Republican), Calvert, Ken (Republican), Norman, Ralph (Republican), Wittman, Robert J. (Republican), Onder, Robert F. (Republican), Green, Mark E. (Republican), Buchanan, Vern (Republican), Bice, Stephanie I. (Republican), Guest, Michael (Republican), McGuire, John J. (Republican), Moore, Barry (Republican), Bean, Aaron (Republican), Guthrie, Brett (Republican), Gosar, Paul A. (Republican), Rouzer, David (Republican), Timmons, William R. (Republican), Hunt, Wesley (Republican), Smith, Adrian (Republican), Burlison, Eric (Republican), Kiggans, Jennifer A. (Republican), Maloy, Celeste (Republican), Tiffany, Thomas P. (Republican), Haridopolos, Mike (Republican), Hudson, Richard (Republican), Pfluger, August (Republican), Knott, Brad (Republican), Wilson, Joe (Republican), Smucker, Lloyd (Republican), Grothman, Glenn (Republican), Strong, Dale W. (Republican), Kustoff, David (Republican), Rutherford, John H. (Republican), Rogers, Mike D. (Republican), Donalds, Byron (Republican), Steube, W. Gregory (Republican), Fry, Russell (Republican), Letlow, Julia (Republican), Davidson, Warren (Republican), Foxx, Virginia (Republican), Hurd, Jeff (Republican), Cloud, Michael (Republican), Houchin, Erin (Republican), Scott, Austin (Republican), Hill, J. French (Republican), Harshbarger, Diana (Republican), Cammack, Kat (Republican), Gooden, Lance (Republican), Fallon, Pat (Republican), Clyde, Andrew S. (Republican), Womack, Steve (Republican), Comer, James (Republican), Barrett, Tom (Republican), Kelly, Trent (Republican), Williams, Roger (Republican), McClain, Lisa C. (Republican), Cole, Tom (Republican), Hamadeh, Abraham J. (Republican), Hern, Kevin (Republican), Yakym, Rudy (Republican), Hinson, Ashley (Republican), Lee, Laurel M. (Republican), Moore, Tim (Republican), Brecheen, Josh (Republican), James, John (Republican), Owens, Burgess (Republican), Miller, Mary E. (Republican), Lucas, Frank D. (Republican), Feenstra, Randy (Republican), Crank, Jeff (Republican), Fine, Randy (Republican), McDowell, Addison P. (Republican), and Rose, John W. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2126?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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