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House bill · H.R. 1118 (119th Congress)

Value Over Cost Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 22, 2026

Sponsor: Byron Donalds (U.S. Representative, FL-19, Republican)

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Summary

Value Over Cost Act of 2025 This bill specifies that contracts and orders under the multiple award schedule program of the General Services Administration (GSA) may be evaluated on best value , rather than lowest overall cost, if the GSA determines that to be in the best interests of the federal government. ( Best value allows consideration of non-cost factors when evaluating contract proposals to determine the offer that provides the greatest overall benefit. The GSA's multiple award schedules provide federal agencies with a simplified process for obtaining commercial supplies and commercial services at prices associated with volume buying.)

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Armed Services · U.S. House of Representatives

Also referred to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · U.S. House of Representatives, Senate Committee on Armed Services · U.S. Senate.

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Cosponsors

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    U.S. HouseJul 21, 2026Result: Passed

    (421) (1) (0) (9)

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Full history

  1. Jul 22, 2026

    Sent to the executive

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

    U.S. Senate

  2. Jul 22, 2026

    In committee

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

    U.S. House

  3. Jul 21, 2026

    Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H4705-4706)

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4705-4706)

  4. Jul 21, 2026

    Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H4705-4706)

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4705-4706)

  5. Jul 21, 2026

    Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H4705-4706)

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4705-4706)

Show full history (19 earlier events)
  1. Jul 21, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 252).

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Jul 21, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jul 21, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  4. Jul 21, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  5. Jul 20, 2026

    At the Conclusion of Debate, the Yeas and Nays Were Demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the Provisions of Clause 8, Rule Xx, the Chair Announced That Further Proceedings on the Motion Would be postponed.

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  6. Jul 20, 2026

    At the Conclusion of Debate, the Yeas and Nays Were Demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the Provisions of Clause 8, Rule Xx, the Chair Announced That Further Proceedings on the Motion Would be postponed.

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Jul 20, 2026

    At the Conclusion of Debate, the Yeas and Nays Were Demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the Provisions of Clause 8, Rule Xx, the Chair Announced That Further Proceedings on the Motion Would be postponed.

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  8. Jul 20, 2026

    Debate - the House Proceeded With Forty Minutes of Debate on H.R. 1118.

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1118.

    U.S. House of Representatives

  9. Feb 5, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.

  10. Feb 5, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.

  11. Feb 5, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.

  12. Feb 4, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  13. Feb 4, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  14. Feb 4, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  15. Feb 7, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  16. Feb 7, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  17. Feb 7, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  18. Feb 7, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  19. Feb 7, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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