To require a report on the reconstruction of Iraq.
What it does: Adds Sec. 8124. Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress, in writing, a report on contracts for reconstruction and other services in Iraq that are funded in whole or in part with funds available to the Department of Defense. The report shall detail-- on page 120, between lines 17 and 18
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)Adds Sec. 8124. Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress, in writing, a report on contracts for reconstruction and other services in Iraq that are funded in whole or in part with funds available to the Department of Defense. The report shall detail-- on page 120, between lines 17 and 18
Adds a sectionPrinted pageInserted: Sec. 8124. Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress, in writing, a report on contracts for reconstruction and other services in Iraq that are funded in whole or in part with funds available to the Department of Defense. The report shall detail--
Inserted: (1) the process and standards for designing and awarding such contracts, including assistance or consulting services provided by contractors in that process;
Inserted: (2) the process and standards for awarding limited or sole-source contracts, including the criteria for justifying the awarding of such contracts;
Inserted: (3) any policies that the Secretary has implemented or plans to implement to provide for independent oversight of the performance by a contractor of services in designing and awarding such contracts;
Inserted: (4) any policies that the Secretary has implemented or plans to implement to identify, assess, and prevent any conflict of interest relating to such contracts for reconstruction;
Inserted: (5) any policies that the Secretary has implemented or plans to implement to ensure public accountability of contractors and to identify any fraud, waste, or abuse relating to such contracts for reconstruction;
Inserted: (6) the process and criteria used to determine the percentage of profit allowed on cost-plus-a-fixed-fee contracts for reconstruction or other services in Iraq; and
Inserted: (7) a good faith estimate of the expected costs and duration of all contracts for reconstruction or other services in Iraq.
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On page 120, between lines 17 and 18, insert the following:
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SA 1312. Mr. INOUYE (for Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Byrd)) proposed an amendment to the bill H.R. 2658, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes; as follows:
On page 120, between lines 17 and 18, insert the following:
Sec. 8124. Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress, in writing, a report on contracts for reconstruction and other services in Iraq that are funded in whole or in part with funds available to the Department of Defense. The report shall detail--
(1) the process and standards for designing and awarding such contracts, including assistance or consulting services provided by contractors in that process;
(2) the process and standards for awarding limited or sole-source contracts, including the criteria for justifying the awarding of such contracts;
(3) any policies that the Secretary has implemented or plans to implement to provide for independent oversight of the performance by a contractor of services in designing and awarding such contracts;
(4) any policies that the Secretary has implemented or plans to implement to identify, assess, and prevent any conflict of interest relating to such contracts for reconstruction;
(5) any policies that the Secretary has implemented or plans to implement to ensure public accountability of contractors and to identify any fraud, waste, or abuse relating to such contracts for reconstruction;
(6) the process and criteria used to determine the percentage of profit allowed on cost-plus-a-fixed-fee contracts for reconstruction or other services in Iraq; and
(7) a good faith estimate of the expected costs and duration of all contracts for reconstruction or other services in Iraq.
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Senate amendment submitted
July 17, 2003
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Senate amendment submitted
July 17, 2003
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1312 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
July 17, 2003
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1312 proposed by Senator Inouye for Senator Wyden.(consideration: CR S9566-9569; text: CR S9567)
July 17, 2003
Amendment SA 1312 proposed by Senator Inouye for Senator Wyden. (consideration: CR S9566-9569; text: CR S9567) To require a report on the reconstruction of Iraq.
July 17, 2003
Amendment SA 1312 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
July 17, 2003