H.R. 1118 Passed the House Government Operations and Politics

Value Over Cost Act of 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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] Introduced February 7, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action July 22, 2026

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.) 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

  • HouseJul 21, 2026·Roll 252·H.R. 1118
    Value Over Cost Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    Passed421–1
    R 210–1 D 210–0 I 1–0

Actions

  1. Jul 22, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Jul 21, 2026 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jul 21, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  4. Jul 21, 2026 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).
  5. Jul 21, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4705-4706)
  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.
  7. Jul 20, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1118.
  8. Jul 20, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4656; text: CR H4656)
  9. Jul 20, 2026 Mr. Burlison moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  10. Feb 5, 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
  11. Feb 4, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  12. Feb 7, 2025 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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