Time to Choose Act of 2025

Protection of National Security: The bill aims to prevent foreign governments from using economic and military power gained through consulting to undermine the economic and national security of the American people (Section 2).

Elimination of Conflicts of Interest: By requiring firms to choose between aiding foreign entities or the U.S. Government, the act seeks to end instances where firms aid foreign efforts while contracting with agencies responsible for protecting the United States (Section 2 and Section 3).

Increased Transparency for Waivers: If an agency head grants a waiver, the law requires the agency to publish a list of the covered foreign entities involved on a public website, providing transparency to the public (Section 3).

Enhanced Oversight of Foreign Work: Contractors receiving waivers are required to report known human rights violations, religious liberty violations, or risks to United States economic or national security to the executive agency (Section 3).

Restrictions on Federal Contracting: Consulting firms that provide services to covered foreign entities will be prohibited from receiving Federal contracts for consulting services (Section 3).

Strict Requirements for Waivers: To receive a waiver, an entity must provide extensive and highly detailed information, including corporate structures, foreign ownership, and specific details regarding the nature of their work for foreign entities (Section 3).

Severe Penalties for Misinformation: Firms that knowingly submit false certifications or misrepresent contracts face termination of their contracts, potential suspension or debarment from future contracts, and liability for three times the damages sustained by the government under the False Claims Act (Section 4).