U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB1118: Value Over Cost Act of 2026
Status: Passed one chamber, July 22, 2026
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.
What the bill says
An act To amend title 41, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, July 22, 2026:
AN ACT To amend title 41, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Value Over Cost Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. Providing best value through the multiple award schedule program Section 152(3)(B) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking lowest overall cost alternative and inserting best value . Passed the House of Representatives July 21, 2026. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
Sponsors
- Byron Donalds (R, HD-FL-19) · primary sponsor
- Jared Moskowitz (D, HD-FL-23)
Latest actions
- : Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- : 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).
- : 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).
- : Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4705-4706)
- : 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.
- : Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4656; text: CR H4656)
- : DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1118.
- : Mr. Burlison moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Votes
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (July 21, 2026): 421 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Public contracts and procurement, Government Operations and Politics
Common questions
- What is HB1118?
- HB1118 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Value Over Cost Act of 2026.
- What does HB1118 do?
- In its own words: An act To amend title 41, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB1118?
- Passed one chamber as of July 22, 2026. Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (July 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1118?
- Byron Donalds (R, HD-FL-19), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1118?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1118
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