United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 3844 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to require cost or price to the Federal Government be given at least equal importance as technical or other criteria in evaluating competitive proposals for defense contracts.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Requires that, in the evaluation of competitive proposals for defense contracts, cost or price to the government be given at least equal importance as all other evaluation factors combined. Allows the waiver of such requirement by the agency head concerned. Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to submit to Congress, and post publicly, a report on each waiver issued.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3844 do?
Requires that, in the evaluation of competitive proposals for defense contracts, cost or price to the government be given at least equal importance as all other evaluation factors combined. Allows the waiver of such requirement by the agency head concerned. Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to submit to Congress, and post publicly, a report on each waiver issued.
Who sponsors HR 3844?
HR 3844 is sponsored by Alan Grayson (D).
What is the current status of HR 3844?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 3844?
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