S.354: A bill to amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to prohibit executive agencies from awarding contracts that contain a provision allowing for the acquistion by the contractor, at Government expense, of certain equipment or facilities to carry out the contract if the principal purpose of such provision is to increase competition by establishing an alternative source of supply for property or services.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
  • Introduced Feb. 25, 1997
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 26, 1997

Bill Cosponsors

2 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Summary

Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to prohibit executive agencies, in procuring property or services, from awarding a contract containing a provision allowing for the contractor to acquire, at Government expense, production, construction, or technical equipment or facilities to carry out the contract, if the principal purpose of such provision is to increase competition by establishing an alternative source of...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 25, 1997

Introduced in the Senate by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.)

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