# 119-hr-2126: FOCA Act of 2025

119-hr-2126, FOCA Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] (R-LA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-05).

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- As of: 2026-08-05
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-2126
- Congress: 119
- Title: FOCA Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-03-14
- Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] (R-LA)
- Cosponsors: 107
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-05

## Summary

**Preserve open competition and federal neutrality in labor relations on construction projects.** This bill would bar federal construction contracts and federally funded construction project agreements from requiring or banning union agreements or favoring bidders because of union affiliation, and it would extend the rule to grants and cooperative agreements.

## Cosponsors (107)

- Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9] (R-PA), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] (R-TN), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] (R-PA), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] (R-AL), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] (R-AZ), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] (R-VA), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] (R-TX), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] (R-GA), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] (R-MS), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] (R-FL), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] (R-TX), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] (R-TX), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] (R-TN), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5] (R-CA), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] (R-AL), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15] (R-TX), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] (R-AZ), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2] (R-OR), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5] (R-WI), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] (R-FL), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] (R-KS), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] (R-CA), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3] (R-MO), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] (R-TN), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] (R-FL), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] (R-MS), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] (R-FL), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] (R-KY), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (R-NC), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4] (R-SC), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38] (R-TX), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] (R-NE), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2] (R-UT), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] (R-WI), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] (R-FL), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9] (R-NC), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Knott, Brad [R-NC-13] (R-NC), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11] (R-PA), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] (R-AL), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8] (R-TN), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5] (R-FL), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] (R-AL), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] (R-SC), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5] (R-LA), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] (R-NC), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] (R-CO), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2] (R-AR), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] (R-FL), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] (R-TX), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4] (R-TX), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3] (R-AR), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1] (R-KY), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1] (R-MS), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-TX), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9] (R-MI), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R-OK), 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8] (R-AZ), 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] (R-OK), 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] (R-IN), 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] (R-IA), 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15] (R-FL), 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] (R-NC), 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. James, John [R-MI-10] (R-MI), 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] (R-UT), 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] (R-OK), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] (R-IA), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5] (R-CO), 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL), 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] (R-NC), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] (R-TN), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Open bidding rules for federal construction: benefit, medium. This bill would stop agencies and construction managers from requiring or banning union labor agreements in federal construction bids. It would bar favoritism based on whether bidders sign such agreements. The rule would cover contracts, subcontracts, and construction grants awarded on or after ena…
- Safety and security exemptions to bidding rules: mixed, medium. This bill would let an agency head grant an exemption when needed to avert an imminent threat to health, safety, or national security. An exemption could not be based on a labor dispute with nonunion workers or firms. A transitional exemption could be allowed if prohibited terms were already in pro…

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- 119-hres-719: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.
- 119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act
- 119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 119-hr-21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-2126 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2126)

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- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hres-719: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-719)
- [119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-703)
- [119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1628)
- [119-hr-21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-21)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2126 (as of 2026-08-05).