To require the proposal for debarment from contracting with the Federal Government of persons violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Overseas Contractor Reform Act - Requires any person found to be in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 to be proposed for debarment from any federal contract or grant within 30 days after final judgment of such violation.
Authorizes the head of a federal agency to waive this provision for a federal contract or grant and to report such waiver to Congress within 30 days with a justification.
Declares that it is U.S. government policy that no government contracts or grants should be awarded to individuals or companies who violate that Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 111-588.
Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 111-588.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 338.
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6703-6704)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5366.
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 as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6723-6724)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 524).(text: CR H6703)
Roll Call #524 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 524). (text: CR H6703)
Roll Call #524 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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