On the recordMay 25, 2011
In addition, I think it should be pointed out that in the FY 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, the Congress required that the Panel on Contracting Integrity review policies related to post-employment restrictions. Now that report is supposed to be delivered this summer. {time} 1710 It seems to me to be prudent that we listen to what we ordered them to tell us before we start making new restrictions and new requirements without even hearing what their report says. So I appreciate the concerns that the gentlelady brings up on this issue. But as the chairman indicated, study after study related to our acquisition process talks about the difficulty of attracting top quality acquisition folks and yet the importance of having those very people. I think it's very important, while we obviously must consider the ethical considerations, we also, just as obviously, have to consider whether we are attracting top quality talent or repelling top quality talent. And it would be very helpful for Congress to hold off and listen to the report that we have ordered them to give us before we start making additional legislation and additional requirements that could have severe adverse consequences in this area. So, I think we should reject this amendment, listen to the report, see what it says, and see if and when additional action is needed after that. Mr. McKEON. How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR.…
