To amend title 41, United States Code, to identify individuals who commit certain Federal felonies implicating Federal programs as an excluded source on the System for Award Management Exclusions list, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 6916

119th Congress

To amend title 41, United States Code, to identify individuals who commit certain Federal felonies implicating Federal programs as an excluded source on the System for Award Management Exclusions list, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Keith Self

R - TX

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This bill would automatically ban individuals convicted of certain federal felonies from receiving government contracts by adding them to the federal exclusion list. It aims to prevent people who have committed serious crimes against federal programs from doing business with the government, strengthening accountability in how taxpayer dollars are spent.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would automatically ban individuals convicted of certain federal felonies from receiving government contracts by adding them to the federal exclusion list. It aims to prevent people who have committed serious crimes against federal programs from doing business with the government, strengthening accountability in how taxpayer dollars are spent.

Last updated: 1/18/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates automatic exclusions from federal contracting for individuals convicted of specific federal felonies related to government programs
Adds convicted felons to the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions list, which contractors and grant-makers check before awarding taxpayer funds
Designed to protect federal programs and taxpayer money from individuals with criminal records involving federal offenses
Would standardize the process for keeping certain convicted criminals from receiving government contracts and grants

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect individuals convicted of federal felonies who might otherwise seek government contracts or grants, preventing them from accessing these opportunities. Federal agencies and contracting officers would have clearer guidelines about who is ineligible to receive taxpayer funding. The general public could benefit from additional safeguards ensuring their tax dollars don't go to individuals with serious criminal convictions related to federal programs.

Policy Areas

No policy areas assigned yet.

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6916, 119th Congress (2025). "To amend title 41, United States Code, to identify individuals who commit certain Federal felonies implicating Federal programs as an excluded source on the System for Award Management Exclusions list, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6916