To ensure that work under contracts under the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program compiles with certain standards.
What it does: Adds Sec. __. (a) Limitation on Availability of Funds for Execution of Contracts Under LOGCAP.--No later than 90 days after enactment of this Act none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be obligated or expended for the execution of a contract under the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) unless the Secretary of the Army determines that the contract explicitly requires the contractor-- wherever appropriateAdds Sec. __. (a) Limitation on Availability of Funds for Execution of Contracts Under LOGCAP.--No later than 90 days after enactment of this Act none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be obligated or expended for the execution of a contract under the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) unless the Secretary of the Army determines that the contract explicitly requires the contractor-- wherever appropriate
Adds a sectionInserted: Sec. __. (a) Limitation on Availability of Funds for Execution of Contracts Under LOGCAP.--No later than 90 days after enactment of this Act none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be obligated or expended for the execution of a contract under the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) unless the Secretary of the Army determines that the contract explicitly requires the contractor--
Inserted: (1) to inspect and immediately correct deficiencies that present an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury so as to ensure compliance with generally accepted electrical standards as determined by the Secretary of Defense in work under the contract;
Inserted: (2) monitor and immediately correct deficiencies in the quality of any potable or non-potable water provided under the contract to ensure that safe and sanitary water is provided; and
Inserted: (3) establish and enforce strict standards for preventing, and immediately addressing and cooperating with the prosecution of, any instances of sexual assault in all of its operations and the operations of its subcontractors.
Inserted: (b) Waiver.--The Secretary of the Army may waive the applicability of the limitation in subsection (a) to any contract if the Secretary certifies in writing to Congress that--
Inserted: (1) the waiver is necessary for the provision of essential services or critical operating facilities for operational missions; or
Inserted: (2) the work under such contract does not present an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury.
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At the appropriate place, insert the following:
Sec. __. (a) Limitation on Availability of Funds for Execution of Contracts Under LOGCAP.--No later than 90 days after enactment of this Act none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be obligated or expended for the execution of a contract under the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) unless the Secretary of the Army determines that the contract explicitly requires the contractor--
(1) to inspect and immediately correct deficiencies that present an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury so as to ensure compliance with generally accepted electrical standards as determined by the Secretary of Defense in work under the contract;
(2) monitor and immediately correct deficiencies in the quality of any potable or non-potable water provided under the contract to ensure that safe and sanitary water is provided; and
(3) establish and enforce strict standards for preventing, and immediately addressing and cooperating with the prosecution of, any instances of sexual assault in all of its operations and the operations of its subcontractors.
(b) Waiver.--The Secretary of the Army may waive the applicability of the limitation in subsection (a) to any contract if the Secretary certifies in writing to Congress that--
(1) the waiver is necessary for the provision of essential services or critical operating facilities for operational missions; or
(2) the work under such contract does not present an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury.
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October 1, 2009
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Senate amendment submitted
October 1, 2009
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2592 proposed by Senator Casey.(consideration: CR S10019-10021, S10041-10044, S10052)
October 1, 2009
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 2592 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.(text as modified: CR S10041-10042)
October 1, 2009
Amendment SA 2592 proposed by Senator Casey. (consideration: CR S10019-10021, S10041-10044, S10052) To ensure that work under contracts under the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program compiles with certain standards.
October 1, 2009
Amendment SA 2592 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S10041-10042)
October 1, 2009