H.R. 7283In committeeGovernment & democracy
Bill would update federal purchasing thresholds every three years, not five
Data as of July 23, 2026
The bill moves federal contracting threshold updates to 2028, then every three years instead of every five.AI-decoded30-second read · 4 questions answered below
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AI-decodedWhat does this do?
This bill changes how often federal acquisition dollar thresholds are adjusted for inflation. Currently updated every five years (on years divisible by 5), the bill sets the next update for 2028 and every three years after that.
Who does it affect?
Federal agencies that purchase goods and services, and businesses and contractors that sell to the government, are directly affected.
Why does it matter?
More frequent adjustments would keep purchasing thresholds closer to current prices and reduce large, sudden jumps that occur under a five-year schedule. Taxpayers are affected indirectly through how efficiently and competitively the government spends public money.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Ensuring Federal Purchasing Efficiency Act
- Introduced:
- January 30, 2026
- Latest action:
- July 22, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Read the official bill on Congress.gov