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H.R. 2891 (97th)

Defense Contract Profit Control Act

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Introduced

26 March 1981

Last action

1 April 1981 · Committee

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Procurement and Military Nuclear Systems.

Sponsors

Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

29 August 2025

Defence

Summary

Defense Contract Profit Control Act - Requires defense contractors, during an emergency period, to submit an annual report to the Secretary of Defense disclosing their total profit, and the percentage of such profit, on certain contracts during the preceding year. Sets forth the baseline profit percentage allowable on defense contracts during such period and the method to determine how much excessive profit should be returned to the United States. Repeals existing provisions of law relating to profit limitations on contracts for the construction of aircraft and naval vessels.

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Timeline

  1. 26 March 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 March 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 March 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 April 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Procurement and Military Nuclear Systems.

    Source: Committee

  5. 1 April 1981

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

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1 official file

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