Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. 583, the Promoting Rigorous and Innovative Cost Efficiencies for Federal Procurement and Acquisitions Act, or the PRICE Act. This bipartisan bill was introduced by Chairman Gary Peters of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, along with Senators Ernst and Carper. I commend them for their bipartisan leadership, as well as Joe Neguse for leading the House companion bill. Mr. Speaker, to meet its complex and critical missions in service of the American people, the Federal Government must ensure that its procurement practices make use of innovative approaches that maximize the ingenuity and opportunity of American small business. These small businesses are the backbone of the American economy and the breeding ground for cutting edge solutions that can be transformative in government operations. Recognizing that the Department of Homeland Security has been a leader in small business utilization, the PRICE Act requires it to publish an annual report on the projects of its Procurement Innovation Lab. Dedicated to improving the acquisition process within the construct of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the lab is a proving ground for innovative ideas and a forum for developing and sharing lessons learned and best practices.…”