Passed in the House on July 21, 2026 · 421 Yea, 1 Nay, 9 Not Voting
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 1118 Value Over Cost Act
Value Over Cost Act of 2025 This bill specifies that contracts and orders under the multiple award schedule program of the General Services Administration (GSA) may be evaluated on best value, rather than lowest overall cost, if the GSA determines that to be in the best interests of the federal government. (Best value allows consideration of non-cost factors when evaluating contract proposals to determine the offer that provides the greatest overall benefit. The GSA's multiple award schedules p…