H.R. 1118 — Value Over Cost Act of 2026

In plain terms · AI-written

Would require federal agencies to prioritize long-term value over initial cost when awarding certain government contracts.

What it does · Congressional Research Service

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 provide federal agencies with a simplified process for obtaining commercial supplies and commercial services at prices associated with volume buying.)

The “Introduced in House” summary, Feb 7, 2025. Read it in full on congress.gov.

The record

Chamber: U.S. House
Status: Passed House — Passed the House. The Senate has not voted on it, so it is not close to becoming law.
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Introduced: Feb 7, 2025
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Jul 22, 2026)
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics

Recorded floor votes

Passed — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (Jul 21, 2026, 421–1, House)

Procedural and amendment votes included.

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