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RepublicanBill · H.R. 2126· House(119-HR-2126)

FOCA Act of 2025

Rep. Higgins
Age: 65 years
Louisiana
Introduced
3/14/2025
Last activity
3/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Clay Higgins
Cosponsors
Republican - 107Democrat - 0
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Fair and Open Competition Act of 2025 aims to maintain Federal Government neutrality regarding the labor relations of contractors on construction projects. It prohibits executive agencies from requiring or prohibiting contractors from entering into agreements with labor organizations. The bill also prevents discrimination against those who are or are not signatories to labor agreements. These rules apply to construction contracts, grants, financial assistance, and cooperative agreements. The ultimate goals include promoting open competition, reducing construction costs, and expanding job opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+4

    The legislation specifically seeks to expand job opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses through open competition.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3

    The bill intends to reduce construction costs to the Federal Government and taxpayers through open competition.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+3

    The bill promotes open competition which may benefit small business owners in the construction sector.

The opposite

  • Would union members be better off under this?-6

    The bill directly impacts labor organization agreements, which may reduce the power and requirements of unions in federal construction.

  • Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?-5

    The bill reduces the ability of agencies to require labor organization agreements, which may weaken union influence in federal construction.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-2

    The bill restricts the discretion of executive agencies in how they manage labor relations in construction contracts.