Burlison’s FIT Procurement Act Passes House, Poised to Save Taxpayers Millions
A Win for Smarter Federal Spending and Accountability
Washington, D.C. — Today, the House passed Congressman Burlison’s bill the Federal Improvement in Technology (FIT) Procurement Act. The bill streamlines and modernizes federal technology procurement. This legislation is set to save taxpayers millions while promoting innovation and efficiency in government operations.
The FIT Procurement Act introduces several reforms:
Raising the Micro-Purchase Threshold (MPT) from $10,000 to $25,000, which is projected to save over $40 million annually by reducing administrative costs.
Increasing the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) from $250,000 to $500,000, which provides greater opportunities for small businesses and reduces the administrative burden for smaller government contracts.
Advanced Training for the federal acquisition workforce, ensuring that those responsible for procurement are well-versed in the latest technologies and procurement strategies.
Increased Opportunities for small businesses and tech innovators to compete for federal contracts.
“The FIT Procurement Act is a game-changer for federal technology procurement,” said Rep. Burlison. “By eliminating inefficiencies, cutting red tape, and fostering competition, this legislation ensures taxpayers get the best value for their money while driving innovation across the nation.”
The bill received strong bipartisan support in the House, having previously passed the Oversight Committee unanimously. A companion bill, introduced by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI), is advancing in the Senate.
This legislation is backed by leading technology companies who view it as a critical step in transforming the federal tech landscape to meet modern demands.
Click here to read the bill text.
Group Support:
Alliance for Digital Innovation
"ADI extends its sincere thanks to Rep. Burlison for his leadership on this bill. Additionally, ADI greatly appreciates the Committee’s willingness to engage on the important topic of federal technology acquisition. A bipartisan focus on updating federal acquisition policy enables to the government to be more efficient and effective in a modern digital world. We look forward to further collaboration in the future.”