119th Congress

H.R.1118

Value Over Cost Act of 2026

Chamber Passed·7/22/26

Prefiled

Introduced

Chamber Passed7/22/26

Final Passage

Complete

Value Over Cost Act of 2025 aims to prioritize best value over lowest cost in federal procurement.

The Value Over Cost Act of 2025 amends federal procurement laws to allow for the consideration of best value over the lowest cost in federal contracts. This change applies to the multiple award schedule program, allowing the Administrator of General Services to determine when best value is necessary to promote the best interests of the Federal Government. This act modifies sections of title 41 and title 10 of the United States Code to reflect this shift in procurement strategy.

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Where it stands

Last: Passed the House · 421–1 · Jul 22
Current: Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
Next: Senate floor vote

Roll Call Votes

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended RC# 252

421 Yea

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1 Nay

9 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 4

10:00 AM

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Hearing

History

Jul 22

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Jul 21

House

Considered as unfinished business.