US SB189 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 26 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-01-26 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 26 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-01-26 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Defense Level Playing Field Act - Requires the Secretary of Defense (DOD), in evaluating offers to award a contract for the KC-X aerial refueling aircraft program, to consider any unfair advantage that an offeror may possess. Directs the Secretary to: (1) report to the congressional defense committees on any such advantage; and (2) take into account the findings of such report in awarding a contract.
Title
Defense Level Playing Field Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS] | Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO] | Sen. Maria Cantwell [D-WA] | Sen. Lindsey Graham [R-SC] |
| Sen. Claire McCaskill [D-MO] | Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA] | Sen. Pat Roberts [R-KS] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-26 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Aviation and airports
Congressional oversight
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Aviation and airports
Congressional oversight
Military procurement, research, weapons development
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/189/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/s189/BILLS-112s189is.pdf |
