Value Over Cost Act of 2026
- Introduced Feb 7
- Committee Feb 7
- Passed House Jul 21
- Passed Senate Next
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
Passed House, Jul 21, 2026Next: Senate vote
98d ago Jul 22, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Final votes
House 421-1
1 roll call on this bill
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Votes
House roll 252
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
R 210-1 D 210-0 I 1-0
421-1
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Summary
Value Over Cost Act of 2025
Full summary1 paragraphs
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.)
Library of Congress summary, Feb 7, 2025
Summary versions
- Introduced in HouseFeb 7, 2025
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Jul 22, 2026
- HouseThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.Jul 21, 2026
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Jul 21, 2026
- HouseOn 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).Jul 21, 2026
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4705-4706)Jul 21, 2026
- HouseAt 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.Jul 20, 2026
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1118.Jul 20, 2026
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4656; text: CR H4656)Jul 20, 2026
- HouseMr. Burlison moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.Jul 20, 2026
- HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.Feb 5, 2026
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldFeb 4, 2026
- HouseIntroduced in HouseFeb 7, 2025
All actions13
- HouseReferred 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.Feb 7, 2025
Bill record
Text versions3
- Referred in SenateJul 22, 2026PDF: Referred in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseJul 21, 2026PDF: Engrossed in House
- Introduced in HouseFeb 7, 2025PDF: Introduced in House
Committees3
- Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs CommitteeReferred To Jul 22, 2026
- House Oversight and Government Reform CommitteeMarkup By Feb 4, 2026Referred To, Feb 7, 2025
- House Armed Services CommitteeReferred To Feb 7, 2025
Sponsor and cosponsors1 cosponsor
- Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL-19)Sponsor, Feb 7, 2025
- Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23)OriginalJoined Feb 7, 2025
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports1
- CBO: H.R. 1118, Value Over Cost Act of 2026Mar 19, 2026As ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on February 5, 2026
Titles4
Short titles
- Value Over Cost Act of 2026Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
- Value Over Cost Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced
Official titles
- To amend title 41, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
- To amend title 41, United States Code, and title 10, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects2
Related bills1
- S. 2118 119th, Related bill Value Over Cost Act of 2025
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.