To ensure efficiency and fairness in Federal subcontracting, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced by Summer Lee

The bill aims to make federal subcontracting more efficient and fair by strengthening oversight, transparency, and accountability in prime-subcontracting practices.

Introduced in House

HR 10563 — Summary

Overview

Bill number: HR 10563

Title: To ensure efficiency and fairness in Federal subcontracting, and for other purposes.

Status: Introduced in the House

Introduced: December 31, 2024

Primary sponsor: Summer L. Lee

Current committee referrals: Committee on Oversight and Accountability; Committee on Small Business (for consideration of provisions within their jurisdiction)

Purpose and Intent

The bill’s stated aim is to improve how federal subcontracting is conducted, with a focus on efficiency and fairness in the subcontracting process. The broad phrasing “and for other purposes” indicates that additional, unspecified objectives may be addressed in the full text.

Provisions (as Introduced)

Specific provisions are not included in the information provided. The text of HR 10563 would outline the exact changes to law, procedures, or agency authorities. At this time, a precise section-by-section summary cannot be given.

Given the title, the bill is likely to address aspects related to subcontracting practices, oversight, transparency, or remedies to improve fairness and efficiency, but such details would require the bill’s official text.

Affected Parties and Impact

Federal agencies involved in contracting and subcontracting (e.g., agencies that award prime contracts and oversee subcontracts).

Prime contractors who subcontract work to others.

Subcontractors, including small businesses, who compete for subcontract opportunities.

Procurement officers, contract administrators, and compliance personnel.

Potential impacts (if enacted) could include new reporting requirements, enhanced oversight, additional fairness or accountability measures, and potential shifts in how subcontracting opportunities are awarded or monitored.

Procedural History and Timeline

Introduced in the House on December 31, 2024.

Referred to:

Committee on Oversight and Accountability
Committee on Small Business
Referral notes indicate consideration of provisions within each committee’s jurisdiction, with timing to be determined by the Speaker.

Next steps (if pursued): Committee hearings and markup, potential amendments, floor consideration in the House, and possible actions in the Senate or conference committee if companion legislation advances.

Additional Notes

No co-sponsors are listed in the provided information beyond the primary sponsor.

For a complete understanding of the bill’s impact, the official text and any summary released by Congress would be necessary to review specific definitions, required actions, funding implications, and enforcement mechanisms.