H.R. 1209 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
FOCA Act
H.R. 1209 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024), the FOCA Act, was introduced on Feb 27, 2023, sponsored by James Comer with 122 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 122
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Fair and Open Competition Act or the 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.
Official title
FOCA Act of 2023
Sponsor
James Comer (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 122 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 734. (Dec 18, 2024)
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