S. 2138: Buy-to-Budget Flexibility Act

The bill titled "Buy-to-Budget Flexibility Act" proposes to change specific requirements related to the procurement of items by federal agencies under budget constraints. Here is a summary of the main provisions of the bill:

Purpose

The purpose of this bill is to allow greater flexibility for federal agencies when it comes to purchasing end items within their budgets.

Modifications to Current Regulations

• The bill amends Section 3069 of Title 10 of the United States Code, which currently governs the buy-to-budget requirements for government agencies.
• It removes specific language that necessitates certain conditions for agency heads when they are procuring complete end items.
• Subsections that previously outlined detailed requirements (subsections (b) through (d)) are proposed to be eliminated, simplifying the purchasing process for agencies.
• The remaining provisions will be reorganized for clarity, with what was subsection (e) now designated as subsection (b).

Implications

The changes aimed at simplifying procurement rules could facilitate quicker and potentially more cost-effective purchasing decisions by federal agencies, reducing bureaucratic hurdles associated with strict budget adherence.

Overall Impact

By modifying the buy-to-budget requirements, the bill seeks to provide federal agencies with improved operational flexibility in how they manage budget allocations for procurement, which may impact how agencies approach their purchasing strategies in the future.

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