A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Value Over Cost Act of 2205 seeks to amend title 41 and title 10 of the United States Code. It focuses on changing procedures within the multiple award schedule program. The bill aims to provide best value rather than just focusing on the lowest cost. It specifically addresses civilian and defense contracts.
Yes
- Scored +2
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill increases the discretionary authority of the GSA Administrator over procurement processes.
- Scored +1
Would business owners be better off under this?
The shift toward best-value may benefit specialized contractors over those competing solely on price.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
The shift from lowest-cost requirements to best-value determinations may increase federal spending.
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
Prioritizing value over the lowest cost alternative could lead to higher government expenditures.
- Scored -1
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
Departing from lowest-cost requirements may challenge strict fiscal austerity.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Civilian Government Interests: Under Section 2(a), the Administrator of General Services can determine that obtaining "best value" is necessary to promote the best interests of the Federal Government. This allows the government to meet its specific needs beyond just finding the cheapest option.
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Defense Interests: Under Section 2(b), the Administrator of General Services can determine that obtaining "best value" is necessary to promote the best interests of the United States regarding defense contracts. This ensures that meeting the needs of the United States can take priority over the lowest overall cost.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Costs: According to Section 2(a) and Section 2(b), the government is no longer strictly required to select the "lowest overall cost alternative" if the Administrator determines that "best value" is more important. This shift could result in higher spending for the Federal Government and the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — Prioritizing value over the lowest cost alternative could lead to higher government expenditures. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The shift from lowest-cost requirements to best-value determinations may increase federal spending. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Departing from lowest-cost requirements may challenge strict fiscal austerity.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases the discretionary authority of the GSA Administrator over procurement processes.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The shift toward best-value may benefit specialized contractors over those competing solely on price.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The emphasis on best value over lowest cost may lead to higher defense contract expenditures.
- 6/18/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.