“I want to pass this bill. I want the government to spend money in a different way than it does now. I want the government to spend through a multiple award schedule program. I have other ideas. The clerk reads the title of the bill.”
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Recent debates
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Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
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Moment of Silence in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of September 11
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Honoring Former U.S. Representative Charles Hatcher of Georgia
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Recognizing Firefighters from California's Third Congressional District
17 statements
Saluting White Plains Beautification Foundation
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Celebrating Rural Lawyer Julie Bear
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Operation Midway Blitz Anniversary
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Catherine Watts Celebrates 100th Birthday
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House of Representatives
Value over Cost Act of 2026
“I want this bill to pass. It changes how the government buys things. The government should look for value, not the cheapest price. The cheapest price can cost more in the long run. Our defense agencies already buy this way. Changing this will help the government buy technology. I thank other Representatives who helped with this bill.”
“I want this bill to pass too. The government should buy things based on value, not just the cheapest price. The government has a list of things they can buy. This bill will help the government spend money better. It's a good bill. I want everyone to support it.”