Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2006
Sponsor: PETER HOEKSTRA (R-MI)
Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2006 - (Sec. 2) Amends federal criminal code provisions relating to Federal Prison Industries (FPI) (a wholly-owned government corporation) to establish governmentwide procurement policies for purchases from FPI based upon competitive procedures. Authorizes contract awards on a noncompetitive basis if the Attorney General determines that FPI cannot reasonably expect fair consideration to receive a contract award on a competitive basis and the contract award is necessary to maintain inmate work opportunities.
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Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.4% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 339 | 78.4% |
| Yea | Lost | 77 | 17.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.4% |