# 119-hr-2989: Time to Choose Act of 2025

119-hr-2989, Time to Choose Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8] (R-PA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-26).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-2989
- Congress: 119
- Title: Time to Choose Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-04-24
- Sponsor: Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8] (R-PA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-26

## Summary

**Blocks federal contracts for consulting firms that also advise certain covered foreign entities.** The bill would create new procurement rules that force consulting firms to certify foreign consulting ties, allow limited waivers, and add civil and criminal penalties for false disclosures. - Consulting firms that want to bid on federal advisory work, including firms in the consulting industry (NAICS 5416), would have to certify they do not provide consulting to covered foreign entities or face contract bans, suspension, debarment, and False Claims Act penalties including treble damages. Waivers may be granted for up to 365 days and can be extended once for up to 180 days. - Federal agencies would need new Federal Acquisition Regulation rules within one year and would require contractors to report during performance on human rights and national security risks. Agencies must use a strict waiver process with high‑level oversight and detailed disclosures to OMB and Congress. - Congress and the public would get more transparency on foreign ties when waivers are used because agencies must publish lists of the covered foreign entities linked to waiver recipients unless disclosure harms national security.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Strong penalties for false contractor claims: cost, medium. If enacted, after the rules are updated, an agency would have to end a consulting contract if it finds the firm knowingly filed a false certification. The firm could also face suspension or debarment from future awards. Separately, a firm that knowingly hides or lies about contracts with covered fo…
- Tighter rules for federal consulting firms: cost, medium. If enacted, within 1 year the government would change contracting rules. Any firm offering consulting services to a federal agency would need to certify it has no consulting contracts with covered foreign entities. If a firm admits such ties, it could not receive a federal consulting contract. Cons…
- No new money to implement: cost, low. If enacted, the bill would not authorize extra funds to carry it out. Agencies would need to use existing budgets or seek separate appropriations.
- Waivers for conflicted contractors, tight limits: mixed, medium. If enacted, an agency head could grant a case‑by‑case waiver so a conflicted contractor can work if it serves U.S. national security and no other firm can do the job. The agency would need to consult Defense and Intelligence, tell OMB at least 5 days before, and notify Congress within 30 days and o…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3633: Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
- 119-hr-4317: PBM Reform Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2619: No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-2989 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2989)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-3633: Digital Asset Market Clarity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3633)
- [119-hr-4317: PBM Reform Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4317)
- [119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1229)
- [119-hr-2619: No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2619)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2989 (as of 2026-09-26).