H.R. 1858 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
FOCA Act
H.R. 1858 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Mar 25, 2019, sponsored by Ted Budd with 44 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 25, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 44
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Fair and Open Competition Act or FOCA Act This bill prohibits federal construction contracts or controlling documents for federally supported construction projects from requiring or prohibiting project labor agreements. Such documents also may not discriminate against or give preference to a bidder or contractor who signs or refuses to sign a project labor agreement.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ted Budd (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 43 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 25, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (Mar 25, 2019)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1858 (116th Congress): FOCA Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/116-hr-1858/foca-act (accessed 2026-10-13).