119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 1118

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 22, 2026

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

AN ACT

To amend title 41, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Value Over Cost Act of 2026”.

SEC. 2. Providing best value through the multiple award schedule program.

Section 152(3)(B) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking “lowest overall cost alternative” and inserting “best value”.

Passed the House of Representatives July 21, 2026.