H.R. 856: Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
H.R. 856 status: Referred.
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialSafe 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...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No material direct effect on environmental policy
Risks
- No material direct effect on environmental policy
Economy
Benefits
- May improve procurement quality and long-term value
- Enhances federal fiscal oversight
Risks
- Potential for higher immediate costs if LPTA usage is restricted
- Compliance burden on administrative agencies
Society
Benefits
- Increases public sector transparency
- Focuses on national security and reliability
Risks
- No immediate direct effect on social services or public welfare
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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highhigh
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Full bill text (Congress.gov)
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Report findings may be used to justify future policies that increase federal contract pricing
The bill only mandates a report, not a change in procurement law
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