Ending Double Dealing Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Jun 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
S. 4685, the Ending Double Dealing Act of 2026, would prohibit the Department of Defense from entering into contracts or awarding grants to certain consultancies. Specifically, it would prevent the Department of Defense from contracting with any company that, itself or through a subsidiary or affiliate, has engaged in certain activities with designated "covered entities" in the five years prior to the contract. These activities include failing to disclose information or conflicts of interest to federal agencies, or submitting false or misleading information.
The bill defines "covered entities" broadly to include the governments of China and Russia, their state-owned enterprises, certain Chinese military companies, and entities on various U.S. government lists related to national security concerns or sanctions. It also includes any country determined by the Secretary of State to have repeatedly supported international terrorism, or entities on certain Commerce and Treasury Department lists. Consultancies would be required to disclose their dealings with covered entities when bidding for Department of Defense contracts.
This bill was introduced in the Senate on June 4, 2026, by Senator Joni Ernst. It has been referred to the Committee on Armed Services. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill, potentially holding hearings and marking it up before it could be considered by the full Senate.
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Timeline
4 Jun 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does S. 4685 do?
- S. 4685, the Ending Double Dealing Act of 2026, would prohibit the Department of Defense from entering into contracts or awarding grants to certain consultancies. Specifically, it would prevent the Department of Defense from contracting with any company that, itself or through a subsidiary or affiliate, has engaged in certain activities with designated "covered entities" in the five years prior to the contract. These activities include failing to disclose information or conflicts of interest to federal agencies, or submitting false or misleading information. The bill defines "covered entities" broadly to include the governments of China and Russia, their state-owned enterprises, certain Chinese military companies, and entities on various U.S. government lists related to national security concerns or sanctions. It also includes any country determined by the Secretary of State to have repeatedly supported international terrorism, or entities on certain Commerce and Treasury Department lists. Consultancies would be required to disclose their dealings with covered entities when bidding for Department of Defense contracts. This bill was introduced in the Senate on June 4, 2026, by Senator Joni Ernst. It has been referred to the Committee on Armed Services. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill, potentially holding hearings and marking it up before it could be considered by the full Senate.
- Has S. 4685 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4685. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4685?
- S. 4685 was sponsored by Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4685?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (4 Jun 2026).
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