Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7274

119th Congress

Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2026

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 1.

Introduced:Feb 4, 2026

Primary Sponsor

William Timmons

R - SC

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Summary

The Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2026 aims to strengthen the federal government's ability to identify and block risky technology purchases that could threaten national security. This bill would enhance oversight of what equipment and software the government buys, particularly focusing on products from countries or companies that might pose cybersecurity or espionage risks.

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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 1.

Introduced2/4/2026

StatusOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 1.

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Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2026

The Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2026 aims to strengthen the federal government's ability to identify and block risky technology purchases that could threaten national security. This bill would enhance oversight of what equipment and

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The Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2026 aims to strengthen the federal government's ability to identify and block risky technology purchases that could threaten national security. This bill would enhance oversight of what equipment and software the government buys, particularly focusing on products from countries or companies that might pose cybersecurity or espionage risks.

Bill Number: 7274
Introduced: 2/4/2026
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 1.

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Title: Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7274
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 1.
Introduced: 2/4/2026
Summary: The Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2026 aims to strengthen the federal government's ability to identify and block risky technology purchases that could threaten national security. This bill would enhance oversight of what equipment and software the government buys, particula

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The Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2026 aims to strengthen the federal government's ability to identify and block risky technology purchases that could threaten national security. This bill would enhance oversight of what equipment and software the government buys, particularly focusing on products from countries or companies that might pose cybersecurity or espionage risks.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Strengthens the Federal Acquisition Security Council's authority to review and prohibit government purchases of technology that could compromise national security
Provides better tools for federal agencies to identify and avoid buying equipment or software from potentially hostile foreign sources
Aims to protect sensitive government data and critical infrastructure from cyber threats embedded in technology supply chains
Passed committee with overwhelming bipartisan support (40-1 vote), indicating rare cross-party agreement on cybersecurity priorities

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect federal agencies and their technology vendors by creating stricter vetting processes for government technology purchases. For everyday Americans, the legislation aims to better protect personal data held by government agencies and ensure the security of critical services like healthcare records, Social Security systems, and defense networks. Government contractors and technology companies selling to federal agencies would face enhanced scrutiny, particularly those with foreign ownership or supply chain connections.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7274, 119th Congress (2026). "Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7274

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