Proposed Rules to Increase House Purchases from AbilityOne

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution changes how the U.S. House of Representatives spends its administrative budget by requiring a preference for AbilityOne vendors, which impacts which companies receive federal contracts and how House offices manage their supply procurement.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

AbilityOne Participating Agencies

These nonprofit agencies are prioritized for House procurement contracts under the new guidelines.

Chief Administrative Officer

This office is required to update procurement policies, appoint a new representative, and submit annual reports.

Members-elect

They are required to participate in new orientation programming regarding AbilityOne procurement.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution directs the Committee on House Administration to prioritize purchasing goods and services from the AbilityOne program, which employs people who are blind or have significant disabilities. It mandates updates to House procurement guidelines, changes to the House Supply Store website, and the creation of a new 'AbilityOne Representative' position to oversee these efforts.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AbilityOne program?

It is a federal program established by the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act that provides employment opportunities for Americans who are blind or have significant disabilities by requiring federal agencies to purchase products and services from participating nonprofit agencies.

How will this affect the House Supply Store?

The store will be required to highlight AbilityOne products through prominent signage, dedicated website links, and by ranking them first in search results.

Who is responsible for tracking these purchases?

The must appoint an 'AbilityOne Representative' and submit an annual report to the Committee on House Administration detailing procurement data.

Why It Matters

This resolution changes how the U.S. House of Representatives spends its administrative budget by requiring a preference for AbilityOne vendors, which impacts which companies receive federal contracts and how House offices manage their supply procurement.

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Increased Administrative Oversight

The resolution shifts from general procurement guidelines to specific, measurable reporting requirements and dedicated staff roles for AbilityOne compliance.

Chief Administrative Officer Committee on House Administration

Connected Entities

organizationAbilityOne program“The program being promoted through the bill”Map →

bill_numberChapter 85 of title 41, United States Code“The legal basis for the program”Map →

bill_numberJavits-Wagner-O’Day Act“Common name for Chapter 85”Map →

organizationCommittee on House Administration“The committee responsible for introducing the bill”Map →

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