No Preference Act (HR 7654) introduced to regulate federal contracting

Original title: No Preference Act

Last action · September 3, 2026: 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.Sponsors: Stephanie Bice and 4 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The No Preference Act (HR 7654) has been introduced to establish new standards for federal government contracting and processes. The bill is currently under review by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Committee on Armed Services.

Why it matters

This legislation establishes the framework for how federal agencies award contracts, affecting the competitive landscape for businesses seeking to provide goods and services to the government.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Federal agencies

These entities must adhere to any new procurement standards established by the bill if it is enacted.

Directly affected

Government contractors

These businesses are subject to the rules and preferences defined in federal contracting law.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the No Preference Act?

It is a piece of federal legislation (HR 7654) introduced on September 3, 2026, currently under review by House committees.

What happens to the bill now?

The bill has been referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Committee on Armed Services for consideration.

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Press Release: Stephanie Bice and Steve Womack Introduce No Preference Act

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Sep 3, 2026HouseCommittee
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.
Sep 3, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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