HR1118
Amended
Value Over Cost Act of 2025
- Federal
- House
- Introduced Feb 7, 2025
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version IHThis Act may be cited as the Value Over Cost Act of 2025.
Section 152(3)(B) of title 41, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
orders and contracts under those procedures result in—
the lowest overall cost alternative; or
in the case that the Administrator of General Services determines that obtaining best value (as described under section 15.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation) is necessary to promote the best interests of the Federal Government, obtaining the best value to meet the needs of the Federal Government.
Section 3012(3)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
orders and contracts under those procedures result in—
the lowest overall cost alternative; or
in the case that the Administrator of General Services determines that obtaining best value (as described under section 15.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation) is necessary to promote the best interests of the Federal Government, obtaining the best value to meet the needs of the United States.
Section 152(3)(B) of title 41, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
orders and contracts under those procedures result in—
the lowest overall cost alternative; or
in the case that the Administrator of General Services determines that obtaining best value (as described under section 15.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation) is necessary to promote the best interests of the Federal Government, obtaining the best value to meet the needs of the Federal Government.
Section 3012(3)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
orders and contracts under those procedures result in—
the lowest overall cost alternative; or
in the case that the Administrator of General Services determines that obtaining best value (as described under section 15.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation) is necessary to promote the best interests of the Federal Government, obtaining the best value to meet the needs of the United States.
Legislative Timeline
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Considered as unfinished business.
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 252).
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 252).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Mr. Burlison moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4656; text: CR H4656)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1118.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.