[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 125 (Thursday, September 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1680]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     OVERSEAS CONTRACTOR REFORM ACT

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                               speech of

                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 15, 2010

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 
5366, the Overseas Contractor Reform Act. The Overseas Contractor 
Reform Act will keep any person found to be in violation of the Foreign 
Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 from receiving a government contract or 
grant. It is important that we ensure that any individual that receives 
a contract from the Federal Government, and therefore is a de facto 
representative of the people of the United States, is of the highest 
moral standard and complies with all applicable laws. Improving our 
ability to effectively oversee our foreign contractors will yield 
numerous benefits. I look forward to continuing to work with my 
colleagues to improve our contractor system and curtail abuses and 
excesses when they are found.

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