H.R. 1362 Accountability in Contracting Act

Bill Status

  • Bill Introduction

    3/6/2007

  • Passed by Committee

    3/12/2007

  • Passed by House

    3/15/2007 by 347-73


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On March 15, 2007, the House passed H.R. 1362, the “Accountability in Contracting Act,” by a vote of 347-73. The legislation, reported by the Oversight and Armed Services Committees, changes federal acquisition law to require agencies to limit the use of abuse-prone contracts, to increase transparency and accountability in federal contracting, and to protect the integrity of the acquisition workforce.

The bill includes provisions: