Bill · H.R. 1554· House(119-HR-1554)
Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/25/2025
- Last activity
- 2/25/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Aaron Bean
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2025 aims to require the Federal Government to procure goods and services from the private sector for agency operations. The bill seeks to prevent the government from competing with private businesses, which it describes as a detriment to the economic system. Under this Act, agencies are generally required to obtain necessary goods and services through private sources. Certain exemptions exist for activities required by law or those certified as necessary for national defense, homeland security, or critical missions. The bill also mandates a study by the Office of Management and Budget to evaluate agency activities and create a schedule for transferring commercial activities to the private sector.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill creates new market opportunities for private business owners to provide government services.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+4
By reducing government competition, the bill seeks to strengthen the overall national economic system.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill promotes private sector growth by shifting government commercial activities to private businesses.
The opposite
Would union members be better off under this?-5
The transition of government functions to the private sector may negatively impact public sector unionized labor.
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?-4
The shift of activities from government employees to the private sector may reduce job security for existing public sector workers.
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The bill limits the government's role in providing goods and services, potentially reducing its operational reach.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Strength: The bill suggests that relying on competitive private enterprises can strengthen the national economic system because they are viewed as productive and efficient (Section 2).
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Taxpayer Value: The Act provides mechanisms to ensure that using the private sector provides the best value to the taxpayer (Section 4(d)(3)).
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Economic Freedom: The policy aims to ensure the Federal Government does not compete with its citizens, emphasizing the importance of individual freedom and initiative (Section 4(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Government-Provided Services: Agencies may be required to divest from providing certain goods or services, which could shift how essential functions are managed (Section 4(d)(1)).
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Job Transitions: The bill contemplates moving commercial activities from government employees to private sector entities, which involves a schedule for transferring those activities (Section 5(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+4Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3Improves Small Business Support+3Increases Job Creation+3Reduces Government Spending+2Reduces National Debt+2Improves Union Protections-4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Union Workers-5
- 4/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Ben ClineRepublican · Virginia
Jeff CrankRepublican · Colorado
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Marlin StutzmanRepublican · Indiana
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida
Beth Van DuyneRepublican · Texas