Federal Contracts Report Index-Summary

LABOR DEPARTMENT (DOL)

– Forced child labor prohibition, updated product list, E.O. 13,126 certification, DOL notice, 94:105; comments request, status box, 94:595; correction, status box, 94:618
– Service contracts, first refusal right under successor contracts, proposed rule, 93:251; status box, 93:256
– Small and disadvantaged business utilization program, delegation of authority, 93:209
– Veterans, House subpanel, recommendations for contractor outreach and recruitment, 94:333

LABOR-HOUR CONTRACTS

– Commercial items

– – DOD final rule, 94:198; delayed, newly discovered public comments not considered, 94:222
– – FAR proposed rule, restrictions, 94:300; status box, 94:310

LABOR STANDARDS

– Davis-Bacon Act

See DAVIS-BACON ACT

– OSHA and other labor law violations, contractors still given awards despite prior history (GAO-10-1033), 94:380; disagreement on automatic debarment, 94:429; lawyers discuss impact, BNA Insights, 94:512
– Posting of employee rights under federal laws, OFCCP compliance directive, 93:201 (6/22/10)

– – DOD class deviation, 93:439 (6/29/10)
– – FAR interim rule, 94:560; status box, 94:567

LACHES

– Lost profits claim dismissal upheld, 12-year delay (ASBCA), 94:412
– NASA space station cargo transportation contract, bid protest proceeds (Fed. Cl.), 93:379

LAND MANAGEMENT BUREAU (BLM)

– BLM Contract Extension Act

See LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 3759

LAW ENFORCEMENT

– Afghanistan police training

– – ID/IQ contracts, Army task orders outside scope (Comp. Gen.), 93:234
– – Senators examine contract, 93:300
– – State Dep't task order authorization

See LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 4899

– Iraq, senators criticize contract management of police training program, 93:50

LAWYERS

– Attorneys

See ATTORNEYS
– – Fees

See ATTORNEYS' FEES

LEASES

– Cancellation of office space solicitation improper (Comp. Gen.), 93:487
– Declaratory judgment, refusal to consider breach claim, dismissal motion moot (Fed. Cl.), 93:167
– Flood plain violation, rental contract award (Fed. Cl.), 94:461
– Jurisdiction over non-procurement bid protest lacking but implied-in-fact contract claim survives (Fed. Cir.), 93:190
– Randolph-Sheppard Act, lessee has no implied or express right to action (D. Haw.), 94:158

LEAVE

– Annual

See ANNUAL LEAVE

LEGISLATION, FEDERAL

– Ed. Note: This heading covers bills with assigned numbers. For information on measures not yet assigned numbers, see specific subject headings.
– Hill Watch, 93:289 (4/13/10); 94:235
– House

– – HJRes 99, Saudi Arabia, resolution expressing disapproval of letter of offer on arms sale, introduced, 94:507
– – HJRes 101, Budget, continuing resolution for FY 2011, Democratic lawmakers move on stopgap measure, 94:528; House and Senate pass, 94:533
– – HR 553, Community Partners Next Door Act, DHS Sec'y to develop a strategy to prevent the over classification of information and to promote sharing of unclassified information, Senate passes, 94:339
– – HR 572, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act, tax-delinquent contractors, committee work postponed, 93:184; Hill Watch, 93:289 (4/13/10)
– – HR 946, Plain Writing Act, clearly written public documents, committee approval, 93:187; House passes, 93:229; status box, 93:230; 93:256; Senate passes, 94:339; signed, 94:385
– – HR 1107, Public contracts, codifies laws under Title 41 U.S.C. “Public Contracts,” Senate passes, 94:595
– – HR 1586, Aviation programs reauthorization, earmark moratorium amendment killed by Senate, 93:227
– – HR 1665, Coast Guard Acquisition Reform Act, Deepwater program, prohibition on use of private sector lead systems integrators, Hill Watch, 93:289 (4/13/10)
– – HR 1667, War Profiteering Prevention Act, criminal penalties for profiteering and extraterritorial jurisdiction, Hill Watch, 93:289 (4/13/10)
– – HR 1826, Fair Elections Now Act, campaign finance restrictions, Hill Watch, 94:235
– – HR 2039, Congressional Made in America Promise Act, House passes Buy American Act extension to legislative branch, 94:276; status box, 94:279
– – HR 2142, Government Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance Improvement Act, House passes, performance improvement by increased reporting, 93:200 (6/22/10); status box, 93:207 (6/22/10); Senate passes, 94:595; House passes, 94:616
– – HR 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, sanctions, conference committee works on differences, 93:412; conference agreement expected, 93:432; conference report approval, 93:437(6/29/10); signed, 94:11; status box, 94:12
– – HR 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act, breach notification and cybersecurity, industry supports, 94:565
– – HR 2247, Congressional Review Act Improvement Act, submission of federal rules to GAO, awaiting Senate committee action, 93:228
– – HR 2349, Lieutenant Colonel Dominic “Rocky” Baragona Justice for American Heroes Harmed by Contractors Act, jurisdiction over foreign contractors performing U.S. contracts overseas, debarment and suspension, Hill Watch, 94:235
– – HR 2646, Government Accountability Office Improvement Act, Comptroller General access to agency records, House passes, 93:32; status box, 93:36
– – HR 2701, Intelligence Authorization Act, House passes funding, personal services contract report included, 93:182; Senate passes, 94:329; status box, 94:339; signed, 94:385
– – HR 2853, All-American Flag Act, House passes, requires domestic materials and employment eligibility verification certification by manufacturers, 94:337; status box, 94:339
– – HR 3081, Continuing Appropriations Act, stop-gap spending bill signed, 94:336; status box, 94:339
– – HR 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, FY 2011 stop-gap funding, House passes, 94:561; signed, 94:612; Littoral Combat Ship program, dual award acquisition strategy, 94:614; Joint Strike Fighter alternate engine funding, 94:614; status box, 94:618
– – HR 3116, Berry Amendment Extension Act, House passes domestic source restrictions to textile and apparel procurements by DHS, 94:273; status box, 94:279
– – HR 3237, National Aeronautics and Space Act, national and commercial space programs, House passes, 93:36
– – HR 3393, Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act, House passes, lower reporting threshold, noncompliance penalties, audits, and corrective action plans, 93:366; status box, 93:375
– – HR 3619, Coast Guard Authorization Act, budget and Deepwater program, restricts use of lead systems integrators, Senate passes, 93:397; status box, 93:420; Hill Watch, 94:235; passed, 94:327; status box, 94:339; signed, 94:407
– – HR 3759, BLM Contract Extension Act, extensions of timber contracts for economic reasons, House passes, 93:55; status box, 93:58
– – HR 3941, Combating Military Counterfeits Act, increases penalties for trafficking in counterfeit military items, 94:499; status box, 94:507
– – HR 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, House passes, $1B for R&D and technical standards, 93:94
– – HR 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, peer-to-peer filing sharing ban at federal agencies, committee approval, 93:184; House passes, 93:253; status box, 93:256
– – HR 4213, Tax Extenders Act, elimination of Davis-Bacon Act's prevailing wage coverage for ARRA projects, introduced, 93:187; unemployment insurance extension, action expected, 94:72
– – HR 4420, Small Business Contracting Protection Act, size limits and misrepresentation by use of pass-through businesses, 93:29; status box, 93:36
– – HR 4444, Defund the Crooks Act, limits on contract awards to firms in violation of state and federal law, 93:32; status box, 93:36
– – HR 4488, National Wildfire Infrastructure Improvement and Cost Containment Act, updated pay and personnel policies to improve recruitment and retention of federal wildland firefighters, 93:58
– – HR 4489, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, program integrity, transparency, and costs savings in drug pricing and contracting in program, 93:58; hearing, OPM criticism, 93:160; status box, 93:163; oversight subpanel approves, 93:254
– – HR 4496, Helping Small Business Compete Act, expansion of opportunities for small firms, restrictions on bundling and annual reporting, 93:54; status box, 93:58
– – HR 4508, Small business, temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act, Congress passes, 93:76
– – HR 4531, Public Corruption Elimination Act, denial of federal retirement benefits to convicted individuals, 93:76
– – HR 4549, Small Business Innovation to Job Creation Act, SBA grants for commercialization of research developed with SBIR funds, 93:76
– – HR 4550, No Taxpayer Money for Corporate Campaigns Act, prohibition against entities using federal funds for political campaigns or lobbying, 93:76
– – HR 4553, 21st Century Buy American Act, transparency for exceptions to domestic sourcing requirements, 93:97
– – HR 4560, Earmark Performance and Accountability, transparency in budget process, 93:97
– – HR 4567, Civilian Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act, jurisdiction over criminal conduct of contractors and civilian employees committed overseas, 93:90; status box, 93:97; Hill Watch, 93:289 (4/13/10)
– – HR 4650, Stop Outsourcing Security Act, phase use of private security contractors in conflict areas, 93:153; status box, 93:163; Hill Watch, 93:289 (4/13/10)
– – HR 4660, Small businesses, federal agencies' performance in meeting contracting goals, GAO study, 93:162; status box, 93:163
– – HR 4717, Open EAJA Act, Attorney Gen. to make data public, 93:188
– – HR 4818, Small Business Reform Act, §8(a) program improvements, 93:210
– – HR 4842, Homeland Security Science and Technology Authorization Act, management reforms, prioritization of research, and worker training, 93:301; status box, 93:313
– – HR 4858, Public Online Information Act, Internet access to public records, 93:417
– – HR 4874, DOT, competitive bidding waiver on contracts, 93:230
– – HR 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, Senate Appropriations Comm. approves $58.8B for FY 2010 measure, 93:414; House under pressure to finalize, 93:202 (6/22/10); Sec'y Gates urges passage, 93:203 (6/22/10); Senate action expected, 93:434; Senate passes, includes online availability of FAPIIS data and Afghan police training contracts, 93:450; status box, 93:460; House passes, 94:9; status box, 94:12; Senate floor vote expected, 94:72; House panel presses Pentagon officials on impact of nonpassage, 94:93; Senate rejects domestic additions, 94:101; status box, 94:103; signed, FAPIIs information publicly available, 94:127; status box, 94:138
– – HR 4929, Expanding Opportunities for Main Street Act, House Small Bus. Comm. hearing witnesses discuss barriers to federal market, 93:245; status box, 93:256; Hill Watch, 93:289 (4/13/10)
– – HR 5013, IMPROVE Acquisition Act based on HASC defense acquisition reform recommendations, 93:298; status box, 93:313; Armed Servs. Comm. approves, 93:328; House passes, 93:362; status box, 93:375; House passes HR 5136 and includes IMPROVE Act provisions, 93:449; Hill Watch, 94:235
– – HR 5044, Medicare Fraud Enforcement and Prevention Act includes enhanced penalties, data-mining system, and biometric technology pilot program, 93:313
– – HR 5053, Federal Protective Service Reform and Enhancement Act, terrorism prevention and homeland security promotion, 93:313
– – HR 5063, Light Weight Armor Research Requirements for Individual Operational Readiness Act, improvement of R&D for body armor, 93:313
– – HR 5087, Faster FOIA Act, establishes commission on FOIA delays, 93:339
– – HR 5115, FSS Retirement Fairness Act, restores retirement treatment of flight support specialists whose functions were outsourced in 2005, 93:339
– – HR 5136, National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2011 funding measure, 93:375; Sec'y Gates opposes alternative engine funding, 93:203 (6/22/10); markup expected, includes F-35 Joint Strike Fighter alternative engine provision, 93:411; Armed Servs. Comm. approves, 93:429; House passes, includes IMPROVE Act provisions, 93:449; insourcing of agency work and quota prohibition, content of service contract inventories, 93:451; status box, 93:460; report on impact of subsidies on tanker source selection, and Iran sanctions, 93:460; F-35 Joint Strike Fighter alternative engine funding debate expected, 93:478; alternative engine funding added in markup, 94:128; contractor groups oppose cost evaluation provision, 94:148; Hill Watch, 94:235; further action, See LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 6523; status box, 94:618
– – HR 5158, Summitville Procurement Protection Act, subcontracts, reporting and transparency requirements, 93:375
– – HR 5175, Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act, campaign finance reform, 93:363; Admin. Comm. hearing, 93:391; House passes, 93:436 (6/29/10); status box, 94:12; Hill Watch, 94:235
– – HR 5247, Executive Cyberspace Authorities Act, establishment of Natl. Cyberspace Office, 93:399; oversight improvement goals, 93:417
– – HR 5258, Earmark Transparency Act, searchable database on public website for congressional earmarks, 93:420
– – HR 5280, Department of Defense Energy Security Act, renewable energy and energy efficiency in contractor operation of government facilities, 93:430; status box, 93:460
– – HR 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act, Senate action on small business lending bill expected, 94:72; Senate passes, 94:269; status box, 94:279; House passes, signed, 94:299; status box, 94:310; set-aside parity provision, lawmaker urges agency compliance, 94:402
– – HR 5298, Fair Defense Competition Act, increasing bid price to amounts equal to “illegal” subsidies, refueling tanker contract backlash, 93:410; status box, 93:420; Hill Watch, 94:235
– – HR 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act, restriction on Chinese goods, 93:435; status box, 93:460
– – HR 5363, Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse Act, prevention efforts for Medicare & Medicaid, disability benefits, tax collection, unemployment insurance programs, 93:437
– – HR 5366, Overseas Contractor Reform Act, debarment for violations of FCPA, 93:437; bribing officials would result in debarment, 93:458; Oversight and Gov't Reform Comm. approves, 94:134; Hill Watch, 94:235; House passes, 94:270; status box, 94:279
– – HR 5407, Program Reform Commission Act, establishment of commission to identify unnecessary federal programs, 93:460
– – HR 5637, American Jobs Matter Act, Oversight and Gov't Reform Comm. approves, allows CO to consider jobs impact statements, permits debarment for overstatement, 94:134
– – HR 5726, Federal Contracting and Oversight Act, contract management and oversight reforms, expansion of contractor integrity database, 94:66; status box, 94:75
– – HR 5744, Revitalizing American Manufacturing Act, tax credits for energy efficient appliances, 94:75
– – HR 5755, Competition, restricts to firms within States that fund projects at military installations, 94:75
– – HR 5775, Budget, establishment of earmark reform commission, 94:103
– – HR 5780, Reduce and End our Deficits Using Commonsense Eliminations in the Energy Program Act, elimination of wasteful energy subsidies and programs, 94:103
– – HR 5781, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, program authorization measure, 94:103
– – HR 5784, Reduce and End our Deficits Using Commonsense Eliminations in the Defense Programs Act, elimination of wasteful defense subsidies and programs, 94:103
– – HR 5791, Buses, Rail Cars, Ferryboats: Make it in America Act, elimination of Buy American Act waivers and strengthening of domestic manufacture of steel and iron products used for capital projects, 94:103
– – HR 5792, Manufacture Renewable Energy Systems: Make it in America Act, domestic content requirement for green technologies by government agencies, and property eligible for energy property investment credit, 94:103
– – HR 5797, Small Manufacturers Export Initiative Act, export promotion for small and medium size manufacturers, 94:103
– – HR 5815, Inspector General Authority Improvement Act, authority for IGs to subpoena witnesses, 94:103; Oversight and Gov't Reform Comm. approves, 94:131
– – HR 5837, FCPA, contractor certification prior to award, 94:103
– – HR 5898, Buy America Accountability Act, compliance audit requirement, 94:138
– – HR 5983, Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act, AbilityOne program reforms introduced, 94:152; status box, 94:138
– – HR 5997, Anti-Pork Act, public hearings on earmark requests, 94:138
– – HR 6019, Accountability and Transparency in Ethics Act, post-employment restrictions for executive and legislative branch officers and employees, 94:138
– – HR 6022, Veteran-Owned Small Business Contracting Fairness Act, improvement of contracting opportunities, 94:138
– – HR 6026, Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act, OMB website to provide public access to reports, 94:138
– – HR 6044, American Manufacturing Disaster Relief Act, restrictions on USAID procurement of manufactured articles for disaster or emergency relief, 94:138
– – HR 6045, Responsible End to the War in Afghanistan Act, military operational funds restricted to withdrawal activities, 94:138
– – HR 6052, Government operations, OMB website to track government expenditures, 94:138
– – HR 6102, Navy, multiyear contract authority for aircraft, Senate passes, 94:279
– – HR 6157, Army, self-protective adaptive roller kit system contracts, 94:310
– – HR 6187, Army, self-protective adaptive roller kit system contracts, 94:310
– – HR 6223, Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis Creation and Sunset and Review Act, regulatory review reform, 94:339
– – HR 6226, Small Business Fairness Act, agencies' contracting goals, 94:339
– – HR 6251, Rebuilding Local Business Act, temporary HUBZone designation for counties affected by recession, 94:339
– – HR 6262, Jobs Through Procurement Act, measure to close loopholes in domestic sourcing and prohibit procurements from sweatshops, 94:331; status box, 94:339
– – HR 6310, Accountability for Defense Contractors Act, oversight of defense contractors, 94:339; impact, BNA Insights, 94:541
– – HR 6349, Insourcing, transparency in DOD conversions, 94:339
– – HR 6370, Small Business Procurement Integrity Act, prevention of fraud, 94:339
– – HR 6423, Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act, Homeland Security Comm. introduces bill to improve DHS leadership on security of infrastructure systems, 94:503; status box, 94:507
– – HR 6447, Small business, elimination of 8(a) program preferences for Alaska Native Corporations, 94:496; status box, 94:507
– – HR 6448, Spending Control Act, cost control in federal government, Grace Comm'n, 94:535
– – HR 6503, Arlington Nat'l Cemetery, reporting on management, 94:567
– – HR 6523, National Defense Authorization Act, House passes FY 2011 funding measure, 94:588; status box, 94:595; House and Senate pass, 94:608; status box, 94:618
– – HR 6540, Defense Level Playing Field Act, oversight of competitive advantage in refueling tanker contract, 94:592; status box, 94:595; House passes, 94:613; status box, 94:618

– Senate

– – S 265, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act, tax-delinquent contractors, Hill Watch, 93:289 (4/13/10)
– – S 372, Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, Senate passes protections for federal workers, 94:562; status box, 94:567; House passes, 94:618
– – S 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, earmark moratorium amendment expected, 94:505
– – S 752, Fair Elections Now Act, campaign finance restrictions, Hill Watch, 94:235
– – S 773, Cybersecurity Act, establishment of advisory panel and NIST standards, 94:565
– – S 920, Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act, oversight and transparency of IT projects, 94:553
– – S 1194, Coast Guard Authorization Act, budget and Deepwater program, restricts use of lead systems integrators, Hill Watch, 93:289 (4/13/10)
– – S 1508, Improper Payments Information Act, Senate passes, recovery audit requirements, 93:434 (6/29/10); status box, 94:12; House passes, 94:66; status box, 94:75; signed, 94:94; status box, 94:103
– – S 2782, Lieutenant Colonel Dominic “Rocky” Baragona Justice for American Heroes Harmed by Contractors Act, jurisdiction over foreign contractors performing U.S. contracts overseas, debarment and suspension, Homeland Security Comm. approves, 93:365; Hill Watch, 94:235
– – S 2799, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, sanctions tied to nuclear development, ban on sensitive technology, vote expected, 93:10; Senate passes, 93:74; status box, 93:76; Russia and China exclusion opposed by senators, 93:227; conference on HR 2194, 93:412
– – S 2868, Federal Supply Schedules Usage Act, Senate passes, expands FSS access to relief agencies, and state and local governments for disaster-related goods and services, 93:454; status box, 93:460; House passes, 94:272; status box, 94:279; Senate passes, 94:332; status box, 94:339; signed, 94:385
– – S 2902, Federal Acquisition Institute Act, Senate passes training reform, 94:590; status box, 94:595
– – S 2964, Strengthening Program Integrity and Accountability in Health Care Act, Social Security Act amendment to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse under Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, 93:76
– – S 2979, Civilian Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act, jurisdiction over criminal conduct of contractors and civilian employees committed overseas, 93:90; status box, 93:97; Hill Watch, 93:289 (4/13/10)
– – S 2989, Small Business Contracting Revitalization Act, improvement to Small Business Act addresses bundling, size standards, and acquisition process, 93:97; committee approval, 93:180; Hill Watch, 93:289 (4/13/10)
– – S 2991, Government Accountability Office Improvement Act, oversight enhancement for Comptroller General, 93:97
– – S 3020, HUBZone Improvement Act, management and oversight reforms of SBA program, 93:156; status box, 93:163
– – S 3023, Stop Outsourcing Security Act, phase use of private security contractors in conflict areas, 93:153; status box, 93:163; Hill Watch, 93:289 (4/13/10)
– – S 3037, Enhancing Oversight and Security at United States Missions Act, oversight of private security contractors, 93:153; status box, 93:163; Hill Watch, 93:289 (4/13/10)
– – S 3101, Level Playing Field Contracting Act, reduction of federal contracting barriers, restrictions on contract bundling, 93:210
– – S 3180, NASA, prohibition on use for fund for termination of Constellation Programs, 93:256
– – S 3190, Small Business Programs Parity Act, CO discretion to set-aside award, 93:256
– – S 3228, Small Business Innovation to Job Creation Act, authorizes SBA Adm'r to make grants to firms to assist with commercialization of research developed with SBIR funds, 93:339
– – S 3253, Small business, temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act, Senate passes, 93:339; status box, 93:375
– – S 3295, Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act, campaign finance reform, 93:363; status box, 93:375
– – S 3321, Public Online Information Act, Internet access to public records, 93:399; contractor information included, 93:417
– – S 3323, Federal Contracting and Oversight Act, contract management and oversight reforms, 93:392; status box, 93:399
– – S 3335, Earmark Transparency Act, searchable database on public website for congressional earmarks, 93:420; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs approves, 94:133
– – S 3361, Fair Defense Competition Act, increasing bid price to amounts equal to “illegal” subsidies, refueling tanker contract backlash, 93:410; status box, 93:420; Hill Watch, 94:235
– – S 3399, Fairness in Women-Owned Small Business Contracting Act, removal of price limit for contracts awarded under procurement program for women-owned small businesses, 93:460
– – S 3429, ARRA, GAO study mandate, 93:460
– – S 3444, Small Business Training in Federal Contracting Certification Act, requires training of COs in programs and requirements for small businesses, 93:460
– – S 3454, National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2011 funding measure, Armed Servs. Comm. report, more acquisition streamlining and contractor oversight, 93:451; Sec'y Gates opposes alternative engine funding, 93:203 (6/22/10); status box, 93:207 (6/22/10); F-35 Joint Strike Fighter alternative engine funding debate expected, 93:478; contractor groups oppose cost evaluation provision, 94:148; Hill Watch, 94:235; floor debate scheduled, 94:274; refueling tanker competition amendments offered, 94:301; further action, See LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 6523; status box, 94:618
– – S 3455, Department of Defense Authorization Act, authorizes FY 2011 appropriations for military activities for DOD and prescribes military personnel strengths, 93:207 (6/22/10)
– – S 3456, Military Construction Authorization Act, authorizes FY 2011 appropriations for military construction, 93:207 (6/22/10)
– – S 3457, Department of Energy National Security Act, authorizes FY 2011 appropriations for DOE's defense activities, 93:207 (6/22/10)
– – S 3458, Section 8(a)Improvements Act, surety bond pilot program, 93:207 (6/22/10)
– – S 3475, Clean Up Earmarks Act, restricts earmarks and provides additional public disclosure, 93:485
– – S 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act, enhances cybersecurity and infrastructure, 93:485; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Comm. approves, 93:436 (6/29/10); reform priority, lawmaker's aide, 94:565
– – S 3505, China Free Trade Act, prohibits U.S. government purchases of Chinese goods until WTO pact membership, 93:212 (6/22/10); status box, 94:12
– – S 3563, Rebuilding Local Business Act, counties impacted by recession, temporary HUBZone designation, 94:12
– – S 3607, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, appropriations bill requires reports on contract workers, 94:94; status box, 94:103
– – S 3609, Disability examinations, extension of authority for VA contract physicians to perform exams, 94:103
– – S 3611, Intelligence Authorization Act, appropriations for intelligence-related activities, includes report on personal services contracts, 94:97; status box, 94:103; Senate passes, 94:150; status box, 94:155
– – S 3615, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, funding for military construction and veterans affairs, 94:103
– – S 3628, Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act, campaign finance reform, 94:101; status box, 94:103; Hill Watch, 94:235
– – S 3633, Recycled materials, Solid Waste Disposal Act amendment to encourage procurement of recycled materials, 94:103
– – S 3729, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Senate passes funding, 94:103; House passes, awaiting signature, 94:358; status box, 94:361; signed, 94:385
– – S 3747, Reduce and Cap the Federal Workforce Act, reduction and limitation on total number of federal employees, 94:155
– – S 3782, Navy, multiyear contract authority for aircraft, referred to committee, 94:279; status box, 94:279
– – S 3800, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, Appropriations Comm. approves without F-35 engine funding, 94:274; status box, 94:279
– – S 3806, SECURE Facilities Act, hiring resources for Fed. Protective Serv., 94:307; status box, 94:310; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Comm. approves, 94:335
– – S 3826, Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act, GOP bill requires Congressional approval of major rulemaking, 94:304; status box, 94:310
– – S 3853, Government Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance Improvement Act, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Comm. approves measure to boost performance, 94:334; status box, 94:339
– – S 3860, Information technology, contract oversight for Arlington Nat'l Cemetery, 94:332; status box, 94:339; Senate passes, 94:533; House passes, 94:594; status box, 94:595
– – S 3909, Accountability for Defense Contractors Act, oversight of defense contractors, 94:339; indemnification limits and increased congressional scrutiny, 94:358; impact, BNA Insights, 94:541
– – S 3924, Public Accountability in Health Care Implementation Act, public comment on rulemaking in implementation of health care reform, 94:360
– – S 3939, Earmark Reform and Federal Spending Transparency and Accountability Act, process reform that increases transparency and accountability of all Congressional expenditures, 94:507
– – S 3946, Small Business Paperwork Relief Act, repeals information reporting for payments of $600 or more to corporations, 94:507
– – S 3959, Small business, elimination of 8(a) program preferences for Alaska Native Corporations, 94:496; status box, 94:507
– – S 3961, E-Rulemaking Act, reform of electronic rulemaking process, 94:507; passage unlikely in lame-duck session, 94:527
– – S 3967, Small Business Investment and Innovation Act, encourages innovation and investment by small firms, 94:507
– – S 4019, Congressional Made in America Promise Act, Buy American Act extension to legislative branch, 94:567
– – S 4053, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act, Senate passes Small Bus. Innovation Research and Small Bus. Tech. Transfer program extensions, 94:615; status box, 94:618

LETTER CONTRACTS

– Definitization requirements, DOD final rule clarifies, 93:484; status box, 93:485

LICENSES

– Export controls

See EXPORT CONTROLS

LIMITATIONS PERIODS

See STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

– Delay damages claim defense and time extension request insufficient for CDA jurisdiction (Fed. Cir.), 93:441 (6/29/10); distinction between affirmative claim and factual defense eroded, BNA Insights, 94:81
– Late payment of invoices, no authority under contract clause (CBCA), 93:218 (6/22/10)

LOANS

– France offers infrastructure and manufacturing sector credits to improve global edge, 94:312
– Small Business Jobs and Credit Act

See LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 5297

LOBBYING

– Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act

See LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 5175, S 3295, S 3628

– Earmarks, reform coalition proposes linking campaign contribution restrictions to special-project funding, 94:332
– No Taxpayer Money for Corporate Campaigns Act

See LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 4550

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

See STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT