H.R. 1474 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2011
H.R. 1474 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Apr 12, 2011, sponsored by John J. Duncan, Jr. with 30 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 12, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 30
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2011 - Requires each executive or military department or independent establishment to obtain all goods and services necessary for or beneficial to the accomplishment of its authorized functions by procurement from private sources, except if: (1) such goods or services are required by law to be produced or performed by such agency; or (2) the head of the agency determines and certifies…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 29 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 12, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform . (Apr 27, 2011)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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