This bill would prohibit certain individuals and entities from receiving federal money or contracts if they are connected to someone whose federal contract was terminated due to fraud or criminal conviction. Specifically, the ban applies to the owner of a terminated federal contract, anyone living with that owner, and the owner's spouse, though spouses living separately or fleeing domestic abuse would be exempt. Affected people and businesses could not enter into federal contracts, receive federal grants or loans, or participate in other federal financial transactions. The legislation does not establish a specific timeline for implementation or identify any particular funding needs. The bill targets what sponsors view as attempts to circumvent federal contracting rules by using family members or household associates to obtain federal funds after fraud or criminal conduct.
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