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H.R. 2554 (99th)

Defense Procurement Conflict of Interest Act

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Introduced

21 May 1985

Last action

17 March 1986 · Committee

Status

Placed on Union Calendar No: 290.

Sponsors

Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Nichols, Bill [D-AL-3], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Whitley, Charles O., Sr. [D-NC-3], Rep. Coughlin, Lawrence [R-PA-13], Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-11], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Smith, Denny [R-OR-5], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Hartnett, Thomas F. [R-SC-1], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6], Rep. Kramer, Ken [R-CO-5], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence

Summary

Defense Procurement Conflict of Interest Act - Prohibits a former officer or employee of the Department of Defense (DOD) or former retired member of the uniformed services from accepting compensation from a Government contractor for two years following the individual's separation from Government service if, during the two years preceding separation from service, such individual had significant responsibilities for a procurement function with respect to that Government contractor. Specifies penalties for violations of this prohibition. Requires defense contractors to include in defense contracts a provision stating that the contractor agrees not to compensate an individual who falls under such category. Specifies penalties for a contractor's violation of this requirement. Requires contractors subject to such a contract term to issue an annual report listing specified information concerning individuals who had significant responsibilities for a procurement function, left Government within the previous two years, and were compensated by that contractor after leaving Government service. Requires a copy of each such report to be sent to the Inspector General of DOD. Requires the Inspector General to assess such reports and report any possible violations to the Attorney General. Provides penalties for those contractors failing to file such reports. Requires the Director of the Office of Government Ethics to have access to such reports and to submit an annual report to the Congress concerning such reports. Excludes from application of these sections those contracts for an amount less than $100,000. Requires the Secretary of Defense, not later than 180 days after enactment of this Act, to delineate the procurement functions covered by these sections and provide a list of such functions to the Congress. Allows an individual who is offered compensation which might be in violation of this Act to apply to the Director of the Office of Government Ethics for advice on the applicability of this Act to the acceptance of such compensation. Requires such application to be made jointly by the individual and the contractor proposing the compensation. Outlines information to be included in such application for advice. Requires the Director to publish notice of the application in the Federal Register.

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Timeline

  1. 21 May 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 May 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 May 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 May 1985

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 June 1985

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 June 1985

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 November 1985

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Armed Services. Report No: 99-397 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

  8. 21 November 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary Sequentially, for a Period Ending not Later than Mar 15, 86.

    Source: IntroReferral

  9. 21 November 1985

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Armed Services. Report No: 99-397 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

  10. 27 November 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

    Source: Committee

  11. 18 December 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources.

    Source: Committee

  12. 29 January 1986

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  13. 30 January 1986

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  14. 26 February 1986

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  15. 4 March 1986

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  16. 4 March 1986

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  17. 11 March 1986

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  18. 11 March 1986

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  19. 13 March 1986

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 99-397 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

  20. 13 March 1986

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 99-397 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

  21. 17 March 1986

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 290.

    Source: Calendars

  22. 17 March 1986

    Discharge

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  23. 17 March 1986

    Committee

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to House amended, Part II

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  • Reported to House amended, Part I

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