No Preference Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
The No Preference Act would amend federal contracting law to bar executive agencies, including the Department of Defense, from requiring or favoring bidders based on whether they use workers covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Specifically, it adds a new section to title 41 of the U.S. Code applying to executive agencies generally, and a parallel new section to title 10 applying specifically to Department of Defense contracts. In both cases, agency heads would be prohibited from making union-labor status a factor—positive or negative—in awarding federal contracts.
The bill primarily affects federal agencies that award contracts, companies bidding on federal and defense contracts, and, indirectly, unionized and non-unionized workers who might otherwise be affected by contracting preferences tied to union status. It would not ban union labor itself, but would prevent agencies from structuring contract terms or evaluation criteria around whether a contractor's workforce is unionized.
The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Stephanie Bice with Rep. Womack as a cosponsor, and has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the House Committee on Armed Services for consideration within their respective jurisdictions. As an introduced bill, it has not yet received committee action, floor votes, or Senate consideration, and its future depends on further committee and legislative action.
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Timeline
3 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10250 do?
- The No Preference Act would amend federal contracting law to bar executive agencies, including the Department of Defense, from requiring or favoring bidders based on whether they use workers covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Specifically, it adds a new section to title 41 of the U.S. Code applying to executive agencies generally, and a parallel new section to title 10 applying specifically to Department of Defense contracts. In both cases, agency heads would be prohibited from making union-labor status a factor—positive or negative—in awarding federal contracts. The bill primarily affects federal agencies that award contracts, companies bidding on federal and defense contracts, and, indirectly, unionized and non-unionized workers who might otherwise be affected by contracting preferences tied to union status. It would not ban union labor itself, but would prevent agencies from structuring contract terms or evaluation criteria around whether a contractor's workforce is unionized. The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Stephanie Bice with Rep. Womack as a cosponsor, and has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the House Committee on Armed Services for consideration within their respective jurisdictions. As an introduced bill, it has not yet received committee action, floor votes, or Senate consideration, and its future depends on further committee and legislative action.
- Has H.R. 10250 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10250. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10250?
- H.R. 10250 was sponsored by Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10250?
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (3 Sep 2026).
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