Value Over Cost Act of 2026

Sponsored byRep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]FL· Introduced 7 February 2025

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

22 July 2026·1 day ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 15 July 2026

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. (Best value allows consideration of non-cost factors when evaluating contract proposals to determine the offer that provides the greatest overall benefit. The GSA's multiple award schedules provide federal agencies with a simplified process for obtaining commercial supplies and commercial services at prices associated with volume buying.)

Timeline

16 actions

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
22 July 2026 · IntroReferral
Considered as unfinished business.
21 July 2026 · Floor
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
21 July 2026 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business.
21 July 2026 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 252).
21 July 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 252).
21 July 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
21 July 2026 · Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
20 July 2026 · Floor
Mr. Burlison moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
20 July 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4656; text: CR H4656)
20 July 2026 · Floor
Mr. Burlison moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
20 July 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules.
20 July 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1118.
20 July 2026 · Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
20 July 2026 · Floor
Mr. Burlison moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
20 July 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1118.
20 July 2026 · Floor
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
5 February 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
5 February 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
5 February 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
5 February 2026 · Committee

Sponsorship

1 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]FL

Cosponsors

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Democrat:Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]FL

Classification

Policy area

Government Operations and Politics

Legislative subjects

Public contracts and procurement

Committees

Armed Services Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To7 Feb 2025
Oversight and Government Reform Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To7 Feb 2025
- Markup By4 Feb 2026

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