Congress 107 - HR 4081 - To require contractors with the Federal Government to possess a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics.

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Antitrust law Bribery Business ethics Commerce Consumer protection Defense contracts Defense procurement Embezzlement Employee rights Environmental Protection Ex-offenders Forgery Fraud Government contractors Government Operations and Politics Government procurement Industrial relations Labor and Employment Larceny Receiving stolen goods Restrictive trade practices Tax evasion Taxation

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Amends Federal defense contract law and the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to prohibit a contractor from being awarded a defense or Federal contract unless the Federal contracting officer determines that such contractor has a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics, including compliance with all applicable laws. Outlines information to be considered by a contracting officer in making such determination, with an emphasis on any violations that have been adjudicated during the prior three-year period, as well as certain convictions of and civil judgments rendered against such contractor.

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Apr 5, 2002

Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Mar 20, 2002

Referred to the Committee on 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.
Mar 20, 2002

Introduced in House

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