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H.R. 42 (102nd)

Consultant Registration and Reform Act of 1991

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Introduced

3 January 1991

Last action

19 February 1991 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3]

Subjects

Budget

Source updated

26 August 2025

Budget

Summary

Consultant Registration and Reform Act of 1991 - Requires a Federal agency, before awarding a contract for advisory and assistance services for more than $25,000, to provide the Inspector General or comparable official of such agency with justification of such contract. Sets forth information to be included in reports submitted to an agency to identify reports prepared by contractors. Requires the head of an agency that awarded a services contract to prepare a written evaluation of the contractor's performance within 90 days after contract completion. Grants the contractor the right to supply written comments which shall be made a part of the evaluation. Requires requests for procurement of advisory and assistance services to be included in presidential budget submissions. Requires the head of each agency to provide the Federal Procurement Data System timely, complete, and accurate information on: (1) contracts awarded primarily for the procurement of consulting services; and (2) procurements of consulting services under contracts awarded not primarily for the procurement of consulting services. Prohibits the award of a services contract to a consultant who does not meet registration requirements. Requires consultants to meet registration requirements by furnishing information set forth in this Act. Requires agencies to monitor compliance with registration requirements. Exempts from provisions of this Act contracts involving foreign intelligence or counterintelligence activities, sensitive law enforcement investigations, or national security classifications.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 February 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

    Source: Committee

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