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HR856
Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act

1
Roll Calls
412
Yea (latest vote)
0
Nay (latest vote)
House
2025-03-03 – 2025-03-03

About HR856

Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL)

Latest Action (2025-03-04): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Summary

Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing ActThis bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to evaluate the procurement activities of federal agencies to determine whether provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation related to the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process have created any national security risk and report to Congress.

Subjects: Congressional oversight, Government information and archives, Public contracts and procurement

Who Voted How on HR856

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Vote Breakdown — HR856

How members voted on HR856. 426 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark Alford (R-Missouri) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Gabe Amo (D-Rhode Island) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Yassamin Ansari (D-Arizona) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Aaron Bean (R-Florida) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nikki Budzinski (D-Illinois) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Becca Balint (D-Vermont) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Barrett (R-Michigan) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Michael Baumgartner (R-Washington) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nicholas J. Begich (R-Alaska) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Wesley Bell (D-Missouri) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Sheri Biggs (R-South Carolina) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Janelle S. Bynum (D-Oregon) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Robert P. Bresnahan (R-Pennsylvania) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2025-03-03 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed

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Frequently Asked

What is HR856?

HR856 is the Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL). Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing ActThis bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to evaluate the procurement activities of federal agencies to determine whether provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation related to the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process have created any national security risk and report to Congress.

Who sponsored HR856?

HR856 was sponsored by Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HR856?

As of 2025-03-04, HR856 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs..

How did Congress vote on HR856?

HR856 has had 1 roll-call vote on record. The most recent: 2025-03-03 — 2/3 Yea-And-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does HR856 cover?

HR856 is categorized under "Government Operations and Politics." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-government-operations-and-politics/.

Where can I see all member positions on HR856?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.