H.R. 1118 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Value Over Cost Act of 2025
H.R. 1118 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Value Over Cost Act of 2025, has passed the house — introduced on Feb 7, 2025, sponsored by Byron Donalds with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 7, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Groups that lobbied
- 2
What it does
Value Over Cost Act of 2025 This bill specifies that contracts and orders under the multiple award schedule program of the General Services Administration (GSA) may be evaluated on best value , rather than lowest overall cost, if the GSA determines that to be in the best interests of the federal government.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Value Over Cost Act of 2026
Sponsor
Byron Donalds (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 7, 2025
- Passed the HouseJul 21, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Jul 22, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 21, 2026 · Passed421–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Value Over Cost ActHouse · Jul 21, 2026
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Who lobbied on it
2 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Armed Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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