Directing the Committee on House Administration 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™House Resolution 1401 directs the House Committee on House Administration 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, also known as the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act. The AbilityOne program facilitates employment opportunities for people who are blind or have significant disabilities by requiring federal agencies to purchase certain products and services from nonprofit agencies employing these individuals. The resolution aims to enhance support for this program within the House of Representatives.
H.Res. 1401 seeks to encourage the House Committee on House Administration to support procurement from the AbilityOne program, promoting employment for people with disabilities through federal purchasing preferences.
- Directs the House Committee on House Administration to promote procurement from the AbilityOne program.
- Focuses on supporting the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act, which mandates federal agencies to buy certain products and services from nonprofit agencies employing people with disabilities.
- Aims to increase awareness and use of AbilityOne program goods and services within the House of Representatives.
['People who are blind or have significant disabilities employed through the AbilityOne program.', 'Nonprofit agencies participating in the AbilityOne program.', 'Federal agencies required to procure AbilityOne products and services.']
['The resolution does not specify funding or enforcement mechanisms, which may affect implementation effectiveness.', 'Lack of detailed provisions in the resolution text may limit clarity on the scope and nature of actions to be taken by the Committee on House Administration.', 'Potential administrative burden on the Committee to develop and implement procurement promotion strategies.']
This resolution was introduced in the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on House Administration on August 2, 2024. It is related to ongoing federal efforts to support employment for people with disabilities through procurement programs like AbilityOne. The bill status is marked as Failed / Expired, indicating it did not advance further in the legislative process during this session.
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['Increased procurement from the AbilityOne program could lead to expanded employment opportunities for people with disabilities beyond the federal government if awareness grows in other sectors.', 'Enhanced promotion within the House may encourage other congressional committees or federal agencies to similarly prioritize AbilityOne program purchases.']
The resolution's lack of detailed text and absence of funding or enforcement provisions limit transparency regarding how the directive would be implemented or monitored. Oversight mechanisms to track the Committee on House Administration's actions in response to this resolution are not specified, which may affect accountability.
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