Freedom from Government Competition Act of 1983

Summary

Freedom from Government Competition Act of 1983 - Requires Government agencies to obtain all goods and services from private sources unless the goods or services are required by law to be provided by such an agency, or the head of such an agency certifies to Congress his or her determination that: (1) Government production or provision of such goods or services is necessary for the national defense or for the agency to maintain the capability necessary to effectively manage goods and services provided by private sources; (2) there is no private source capable of providing the goods and services at a competitive price; or (3) the services involve the administration of public funds. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to conduct a study and submit a report to Congress identifying all current agency activities not in compliance with this Act. Requires that such report contain a schedule for transferring all such activities to the private sector within five years after the date such report is submitted.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 3 August 1983

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