Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act
Latest action. Measure laid on table in House, S. 2510 passed in lieu.
Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act - Establishes in the executive branch of the Government an agency to be known as the Office of Federal Procurement Policy. Directs the Administrator of such Office to provide overall guidance and direction of procurement policy, and to the extent he considers appropriate, to prescribe policies, regulations, procedures, and forms which shall be followed by executive agencies in the area of procurement. States that the functions of the Administrator shall include the following: (1) establishing a system of coordinated uniform procurement regulations for executive agencies; (2) establishing criteria and procedures for an effective method of soliciting the viewpoints of interested parties in the development of procurement policies; (3) monitoring and revising policies, regulations, procedures, and forms concerning reliance on the private sector to provide needed property and services; (4) promoting and conducting research in procurement policies, regulations, procedures, and forms; (5) establishing a system for collecting and developing procurement data; and (6) recommending programs for recruitment, training, development, and performance evaluation of procurement personnel. Directs the Administrator to submit a report to Congress annually, and at such other times as he deems desirable, with appropriate legislative recommendations. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
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Measure laid on table in House, S. 2510 passed in lieu.
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In the 93rd Congress (1973-74), 651 of the 23,396 bills and joint resolutions introduced became law, about 2.8 percent. That count covers every measure at every stage, including the many that never left committee.
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Has anyone actually voted on it?
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Who is behind it?
CHET HOLIFIELD (D-CA) introduced it on June 6, 1974, and 15 members have since signed on as cosponsors.
They come from both major parties: 9 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Cosponsoring is a formal signature on the text. It is not a commitment to vote for the measure, it does not bind anyone's party, and a long list of cosponsors is a measure of attention rather than of prospects.
How long has it been in play?
It was introduced on June 6, 1974, 19089 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 19050 days ago, on July 15, 1974.
Measures do not carry over. Anything the 93rd Congress has not finished by January 3, 1975 dies when the term ends, and has to be introduced again from the start in the next Congress.
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Vote history
- HouseMeasure laid on table in House, S. 2510 passed in lieu.
- SenateNot stated in the latest action
- PresidentNot stated in the latest action