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H.R. 1118

Value Over Cost Act of 2026

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Introduced in House· Feb 7, 2025

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 1118 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1118

To amend title 41, United States Code, and title 10, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 7, 2025

Mr. Donalds (for himself and Mr. Moskowitz) introduced the following bill; which was 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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A BILL

To amend title 41, United States Code, and title 10, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ``Value Over Cost Act of 2025''.

SEC. 2. PROVIDING BEST VALUE THROUGH THE MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE PROGRAM.

(a) In General.--Section 152(3)(B) of title 41, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(B) orders and contracts under those procedures result in-- ``(i) the lowest overall cost alternative; or ``(ii) 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.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 3012(3)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(B) orders and contracts under those procedures result in-- ``(i) the lowest overall cost alternative; or ``(ii) 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.''. <all>

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