Search Results: keywords:"procurement policy"

  • S. 4055 — To provide for a pilot program to improve contracting outcomes, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,698

    S. 4055 aims to establish a pilot program to improve how government contracts are managed, focusing on using measurable goals to track and enhance contracting outcomes. The program will involve certain government agencies for two years, assessing cost savings, end-user...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4055 wants to try a new way to check if the government is doing a good job with contracts, like if things are cheaper, faster, or make people happy. They will test it out for two years with some government departments and then see if it works to use everywhere.

  • H. R. 9288 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to procure cleaning products that are identified by the Safer Choice program, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:209

    H. R. 9288 is a bill that aims to ensure the Department of Defense primarily buys cleaning products recognized by the Safer Choice program, which identifies safer chemical ingredients. The bill also allows for the purchase of products certified by other third-party...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants the Department of Defense to buy cleaning products that are safe for people and the planet, by checking if they have a special "Safer Choice" sticker or similar approval. This way, they can try to avoid using stuff in the products that could be bad, like the chemical PFAS.