A bill to require executive agencies of the Federal Government to contract with private sector sources for the performance of commercial activities.

Summary

Prohibits an executive agency from starting or conducting any commercial activity in the agency to provide goods or services for the agency if such goods or services can be procured from any responsive and responsible profitmaking business concern. Makes an exception to such prohibition if the head of the agency determines that there is a clearly identified and demonstrated economic advantage to start or conduct such activity. Allows the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to prescribe additional limited exceptions when appropriate to protect Federal interest. Directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to prescribe regulations to carry out this Act.

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Timeline

1. 6 January 1987

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 January 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 6 January 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Evans, Daniel J. [R-WA] · R · Cosponsor
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