Directing legislative branch support offices to take certain actions to promote the procurement of goods and services from the AbilityOne program established under chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code (commonly known as the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act), and for other purposes.
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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AI Government Intelligence™This House Concurrent Resolution (H.Con.Res.123) from the 118th Congress directs legislative branch support offices to take actions that promote the procurement of goods and services from the AbilityOne program, which is established under chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code, commonly known as the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act. The AbilityOne program is a federal initiative that facilitates the employment of people who are blind or have significant disabilities by requiring certain federal agencies to purchase products and services from nonprofit agencies employing these individuals. The bill aims to increase the use of AbilityOne program offerings within the legislative branch, thereby supporting the program's mission and beneficiaries. The bill was referred to the House Committee on House Administration on August 2, 2024, but its status is recorded as Failed / Expired. No full bill text or official summary is available in the source data.
H.Con.Res.123 sought to encourage legislative branch offices to prioritize procurement from the AbilityOne program to support employment for people with disabilities, but the resolution did not advance beyond committee referral and expired.
- The resolution directs legislative branch support offices to promote procurement from the AbilityOne program.
- The AbilityOne program is established under federal law to provide employment opportunities for people who are blind or have significant disabilities.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on House Administration but did not progress further and expired.
['People who are blind or have significant disabilities employed through the AbilityOne program', 'Nonprofit agencies participating in the AbilityOne program', 'Legislative branch support offices tasked with procurement']
['The resolution does not specify enforcement mechanisms or funding to support increased procurement from the AbilityOne program.', 'Implementation may require coordination and administrative effort within legislative branch offices.', 'Lack of detailed provisions in the bill text limits clarity on how the directive would be operationalized.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on House Administration. It addresses procurement policy within the legislative branch, aligning with existing federal mandates under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act to support employment for people with disabilities. The bill did not advance beyond committee referral and is recorded as failed or expired.
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['Increased procurement from the AbilityOne program could lead to greater employment opportunities for people with disabilities within the legislative branch supply chain.', 'Legislative branch support offices may need to adjust procurement processes or supplier relationships to comply with the directive.', 'Potential administrative costs or resource allocation shifts within legislative branch offices to prioritize AbilityOne program products and services.']
Transparency is limited by the absence of a full bill text and official summary in the source data. The bill's failure to advance past committee referral and its expired status indicate limited legislative momentum. Oversight considerations include the lack of enforcement and funding provisions, which may affect the practical impact of the directive. Monitoring any future related legislation or administrative actions would be important to assess actual implementation and outcomes.
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