Search Results: keywords:"federal acquisition regulatory council"

  • S. 4685 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the truck fleet retreaded tire tax credit, to require Federal agencies to consider the use of retreaded tires, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:799

    S. 4685 proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a tax credit for using retreaded truck tires. The bill aims to encourage truck fleets to use retreaded tires by offering a credit that amounts to 30% of the tire's cost or up to $30 per tire. It also...

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    The bill wants to give a little money back to truck companies when they use old tires that have been made like new again, to help save the planet and their wallets. It also asks government helpers to buy these special tires if they can, but there are some questions about how it will all work out safely and if the money is enough to make a big difference.

  • S. 4066 — To improve Federal technology procurement, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:4,201

    The FIT Procurement Act aims to enhance the process of Federal technology procurement by improving the skills of the acquisition workforce and streamlining procurement methods. It mandates the inclusion of experiential learning in training programs and emphasizes the need for...

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    The FIT Procurement Act is a plan to make it easier and better for the government to buy technology by giving workers more training and making rules simpler. It also tries to help more companies have a chance to get contracts, but some worry it might make it harder to keep track of money and fairness.

  • S. 3810 — To prohibit conflict of interests among consulting firms that simultaneously contract with the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the United States Government, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,201

    S. 3810, also known as the "Time to Choose Act of 2024," aims to prevent conflicts of interest between consulting firms working with both the United States Government and the Government of the People’s Republic of China. The bill requires that consulting firms certify they do...

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    The Time to Choose Act of 2024 wants to make sure that companies helping both the United States and China can’t secretly give unfair help to China. It asks these companies to promise they aren't working with parts of the Chinese government, or else they might get in trouble.

  • H. R. 8333 — An Act To prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:3,296

    H.R. 8333, known as the “BIOSECURE Act,” aims to prevent U.S. government contracts with certain biotechnology companies considered a security concern. It prohibits U.S. executive agencies from buying biotechnology equipment or services from these companies or engaging in...

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    The BIOSECURE Act, or H.R. 8333, is a rule that wants to stop the U.S. government from buying science stuff from companies that might be dangerous, and it also sets up ways to decide which companies are risky.

  • H. R. 8333 — An Act To prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:3,293

    H.R. 8333, also known as the "BIOSECURE Act," aims to prevent U.S. government agencies from contracting with certain biotechnology companies deemed as threats to national security. It lists specific firms like BGI and WuXi AppTec and outlines criteria for identifying other...

    Simple Explanation

    The BIOSECURE Act (H.R. 8333) is like a rule saying the U.S. government shouldn't make deals with certain overseas biology companies that could be unsafe, but it lets them help in emergencies or overseas health and spy stuff.