H.Con.Res.123 - Directing legislative branch support offices to take certain actions to promote the procurement of goods and services from the AbilityOne program established under chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code (commonly known as the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act), and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · August 2, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
This concurrent resolution directs legislative branch support offices to strengthen their use of the AbilityOne program, which employs Americans who are blind or have significant disabilities to provide goods and services to the federal government. Each legislative support office must designate an AbilityOne Representative within 30 days to promote purchasing from the program, ensure compliance with program rules, serve as a liaison to relevant organizations, and develop a strategic plan to increase AbilityOne procurement. Beginning in 2025 and annually thereafter, these offices must submit reports to Congress detailing their total spending, how much was spent on AbilityOne products and services, which items were and were not purchased through the program, and explanations for any purchases made outside the program. The resolution affects legislative branch support offices but specifically excludes individual House and Senate offices. There is no specific funding amount allocated, but the requirement takes effect immediately with the 30-day timeline for designating representatives.
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