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S. 1100 - Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011

Government operations and politics. 112th Congress (2011-2012) View bill details
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Summary:
A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit inserting politics into the Federal acquisition process by prohibiting the submission of political contribution information as a condition of receiving a Federal contract. (by CRS) 
Status:
The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar. 
There have been no votes on this bill.

Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011

S. 1100 — 112th Congress (2011–2012)

Summary
A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit inserting politics into the Federal acquisition process by prohibiting the submission of political contribution information as a condition of receiving a Federal contract. (by CRS)
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Title
A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit inserting politics into the Federal acquisition process by prohibiting the submission of political contribution information as a condition of receiving a Federal contract.
Other Titles
  • Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011
Sponsor
Susan Collins
Co-Sponsors
Subjects
  • Government operations and politics
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
  • Government information and archives
  • Political advertising
  • Political parties and affiliation
  • Public contracts and procurement
Related Bills
Major Actions
Introduced5/26/2011
Referred to Committee
Bill History

There have been no votes on this bill.

ActionDateDescription
Introduced5/26/2011
5/26/2011Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3435-3436)
5/26/2011Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Put on a legislative calendar5/16/2012Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
12/19/2012Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an amendment. Without written report.
Put on a legislative calendar12/19/2012Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.
NumberSponsorDate OfferedStatus
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Contributions

  1. January - February 2007 For $1,347,475 Against $0
  2. March - April 2007 For $2,936,531 Against $0
  3. May - June 2007 For $2,578,914 Against $0
  4. July - August 2007 For $1,206,861 Against $0
  5. September - October 2007 For $2,393,607 Against $0
  6. November - December 2007 For $2,317,540 Against $0
  7. January - February 2008 For $1,526,676 Against $0
  8. March - April 2008 For $2,513,422 Against $0
  9. May - June 2008 For $2,901,751 Against $0
  10. July - August 2008 For $1,821,225 Against $0
  11. September - October 2008 For $3,972,759 Against $0
  12. November - December 2008 For $1,166,498 Against $0
  13. January - February 2009 For $1,031,081 Against $0
  14. March - April 2009 For $2,482,224 Against $0
  15. May - June 2009 For $2,971,974 Against $0
  16. July - August 2009 For $1,724,940 Against $0
  17. September - October 2009 For $2,622,317 Against $0
  18. November - December 2009 For $2,425,918 Against $0
  19. January - February 2010 For $2,038,679 Against $0
  20. March - April 2010 For $4,109,337 Against $0
  21. May - June 2010 For $4,318,862 Against $0
  22. July - August 2010 For $3,132,929 Against $0
  23. September - October 2010 For $6,588,939 Against $0
  24. November - December 2010 For $953,559 Against $0
  25. January - February 2011 For $1,377,686 Against $0
  26. March - April 2011 For $2,864,543 Against $0
  27. May - June 2011 For $2,908,184 Against $250
  28. July - August 2011 For $1,600,851 Against $0
  29. September - October 2011 For $2,222,517 Against $500
  30. November - December 2011 For $2,079,008 Against $0
  31. January - February 2012 For $1,312,268 Against $0
  32. March - April 2012 For $2,196,970 Against $0
  33. May - June 2012 For $2,576,265 Against $0
  34. July - August 2012 For $1,816,483 Against $0
  35. September - October 2012 For $2,554,765 Against $0
  36. November - December 2012 For $628,731 Against $0

Votes

    97 Organizations Supported and 1 Opposed; See Which Ones
    97 Organizations Supported and 1 Opposed; See Which Ones

    Organizations that took a position on
    Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011

    97 organizations supported this bill

    60 Plus Association
    60 Plus Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Aeronautical Repair Station Association
    Aeronautical Repair Station Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Aerospace Industries Association
    Aerospace Industries Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Agricultural Retailers Association
    Agricultural Retailers Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Air Conditioning Contractors of America
    Air Conditioning Contractors of America (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Air Transport Association
    Air Transport Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
    Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Apparel & Footwear Association
    American Apparel & Footwear Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Bakers Association
    American Bakers Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Business Conference
    American Business Conference (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Chemistry Council
    American Chemistry Council (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Composites Manufacturers Association
    American Composites Manufacturers Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Council of Engineering Companies
    American Council of Engineering Companies (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Family Business Institute
    American Family Business Institute (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Foundry Society
    American Foundry Society (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Frozen Food Institute
    American Frozen Food Institute (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Hotel & Lodging Association
    American Hotel & Lodging Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Insurance Association
    American Insurance Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Iron and Steel Institute
    American Iron and Steel Institute (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Lighting Association
    American Lighting Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Moving & Storage Association
    American Moving & Storage Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Nursery & Landscape Association
    American Nursery & Landscape Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Petroleum Institute
    American Petroleum Institute (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Road & Transportation Builders Association
    American Road & Transportation Builders Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Supply Association
    American Supply Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Trucking Associations
    American Trucking Associations (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    American Wholesale Marketers Association
    American Wholesale Marketers Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Associated Builders & Contractors
    Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Associated Equipment Distributors
    Associated Equipment Distributors (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Associated General Contractors of America
    Associated General Contractors (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Associated Industries of Massachusetts
    Associated Industries of Massachusetts (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Associated Wire Rope Fabricators
    Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Association of California Life and Health Insurance Companies
    Association of California Life and Health Insurance Companies (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Association of Equipment Manufacturers
    Association of Equipment Manufacturers (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Brick Industry Association
    Brick Industry Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Business Coalition for Fair Competition
    Business Coalition for Fair Competition (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Business Roundtable
    Business Roundtable (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Club Managers Association of America
    Club Managers Association of America (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Construction Industry Round Table
    Construction Industry Round Table (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Construction Management Association of America
    Construction Management Association of America (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Council on Federal Procurement of Architectural and Engineering Services
    Council on Federal Procurement of Architectural and Engineering Services (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Edison Electric Institute
    Edison Electric Institute (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Financial Executives International
    Financial Executives International (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Food Marketing Institute
    Food Marketing Institute (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Healthcare Distribution Management Association
    Healthcare Distribution Management Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International
    Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc.
    Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association
    Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Industrial Fasteners Institute
    Industrial Fasteners Institute (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Industrial Supply Association
    Industrial Supply Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    International Dairy Foods Association
    nternational Dairy Foods Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    International Foodservice Distributors Association
    International Foodservice Distributors Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    International Franchise Association
    International Franchise Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    International Warehouse Logistics Association
    InternationalWarehouse Logistics Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    ISSA - The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association
    ISSA - The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors
    Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Marine Retailers Association of America
    Marine Retailers Association of America (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Metals Service Center Institute
    Metals Service Center Institute (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Motorcycle Industry Council
    Motorcycle Industry Council (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Association of Chemical Distributors
    National Association of Chemical Distributors (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Association of Electrical Distributors
    National Association of Electrical Distributors (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Association of Home Builders
    National Association of Home Builders (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Association of Manufacturers
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors
    National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Automobile Dealers Association
    National Automobile Dealers Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Beer Wholesalers Association
    National Beer Wholesalers Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Council of Chain Restaurants
    National Council of Chain Restaurants (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Council of Textile Organizations
    National Council of Textile Organizations (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Electrical Contractors Association
    National Electrical Contractors Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Electrical Manufacturers Association
    National Electrical Manufacturers Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Federation of Independent Business
    National Federation of Independent Business (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Grain and Feed Association
    National Grain and Feed Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Marine Distributors Association
    National Marine Distributors Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Propane Gas Association
    National Propane Gas Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
    National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Restaurant Association
    National Restaurant Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Retail Federation
    National Retail Federation (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Roofing Contractors Association
    National Roofing Contractors Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association
    National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    National Wood Flooring Association
    National Wood Flooring Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    North American Die Casting Association
    North American Die Casting Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    North American Equipment Dealers Association
    North American Equipment Dealers Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Nuclear Energy Institute
    Nuclear Energy Institute (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Outdoor Power Equipment Institute
    Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Petroleum Equipment Institute
    Petroleum Equipment Institute (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Public Service Research Council
    Public Service Research Council (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Regular Folks United
    Regular Folks United (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Retail Industry Leaders Association
    Retail Industry Leaders Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Rubber Manufacturers Association
    Rubber Manufacturers Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
    Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Tech America
    Savoie, Anne (2011, June 1). TechAmerica Expresses Strong Support for “Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011”. Retrieved August 11, 2011, from Tech America.
    Textile Rental Services Association
    Textile Rental Services Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    The Aluminum Association
    The Aluminum Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    The Hosiery Association
    The Hosiery Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    U. S. Chamber of Commerce
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    United States Travel Association
    United States Travel Association (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.
    Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America
    Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (2011, June 6). Multi-industry Letter Supporting the "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011". Retrieved July 12, 2011, from US Chamber of Commerce.

    1 organization opposed this bill

    OMB Watch
    Gary Therkildsen (2011, June 10). WaPo and the GOP Take Aim at Disclosure EO. Retrieved August 4, 2011, from OMB Watch.

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    Includes reported contributions to congressional campaigns of Senators in office during the 112th U.S. Congress, from interest groups invested in the vote according to MapLight, January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2012.
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    Contributions by Legislator

    NamePartyState$ From Interest Groups
    That Supported    		$ From Interest Groups
    That Opposedsort icon
    Bob CaseyDPA$1,153,647$500
    Debbie StabenowDMI$1,113,423$250
    Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$2,529,875$0
    Alan FrankenDMN$530,643$0
    Amy KlobucharDMN$796,701$0
    Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$762,277$0
    Barbara BoxerDCA$956,822$0
    Barbara MikulskiDMD$324,988$0
    Ben CardinDMD$595,055$0
    Bernie SandersIVT$101,065$0
    Bob CorkerRTN$1,651,308$0
    Bob MenéndezDNJ$1,623,119$0
    Carl LevinDMI$428,901$0
    Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$1,130,274$0
    Chris CoonsDDE$383,900$0
    Chuck GrassleyRIA$1,024,474$0
    Chuck SchumerDNY$1,422,575$0
    Claire McCaskillDMO$1,142,457$0
    Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$1,173,529$0
    Clarence Saxby ChamblissRGA$2,081,520$0
    Dan InouyeDHI$461,600$0
    Daniel CoatsRIN$680,100$0
    Daniel K. AkakaDHI$44,500$0
    David VitterRLA$1,200,613$0
    Dean HellerRNV$1,247,942$0
    Dianne FeinsteinDCA$674,918$0
    Dick DurbinDIL$897,820$0
    Dick LugarRIN$786,736$0
    Earl "Ben" NelsonDNE$860,003$0
    Frank LautenbergDNJ$456,263$0
    Gaylord Kent ConradDND$154,450$0
    Harry ReidDNV$1,790,770$0
    Herb KohlDWI$0$0
    Jeanne ShaheenDNH$394,936$0
    Jeff MerkleyDOR$377,186$0
    Jeff SessionsRAL$567,050$0
    Jerry MoranRKS$1,043,656$0
    Jesse "Jeff" BingamanDNM$106,350$0
    Jim DeMintRSC$648,886$0
    Jim InhofeROK$825,995$0
    Jim RischRID$370,649$0
    Jim WebbDVA$112,850$0
    Joe LiebermanICT$49,800$0
    Joe ManchinDWV$1,097,383$0
    John "Jack" ReedDRI$401,275$0
    John "Jay" RockefellerDWV$641,924$0
    John BarrassoRWY$828,943$0
    John BoozmanRAR$487,454$0
    John CornynRTX$1,740,615$0
    John HoevenRND$534,700$0
    John KerryDMA$469,150$0
    John McCainRAZ$709,636$0
    John ThuneRSD$1,179,670$0
    Johnny IsaksonRGA$1,214,508$0
    Jon KylRAZ$113,944$0
    Jon TesterDMT$584,265$0
    Kay Bailey HutchisonRTX$172,250$0
    Kay HaganDNC$432,195$0
    Kelly AyotteRNH$735,310$0
    Kirsten GillibrandDNY$2,074,145$0
    Lindsey GrahamRSC$929,943$0
    Lisa MurkowskiRAK$726,301$0
    Marco RubioRFL$1,235,493$0
    Maria CantwellDWA$380,656$0
    Mark BegichDAK$325,849$0
    Mark KirkRIL$1,977,715$0
    Mark PryorDAR$718,815$0
    Mark UdallDCO$822,050$0
    Mark WarnerDVA$1,162,027$0
    Mary LandrieuDLA$1,143,031$0
    Max BaucusDMT$1,573,980$0
    Michael BennetDCO$689,937$0
    Mike CrapoRID$635,874$0
    Mike EnziRWY$278,900$0
    Mike JohannsRNE$751,212$0
    Mike LeeRUT$170,800$0
    Olympia SnoweRME$487,174$0
    Orrin HatchRUT$1,399,595$0
    Patrick LeahyDVT$239,610$0
    Patrick ToomeyRPA$2,039,696$0
    Patty MurrayDWA$954,610$0
    Rand PaulRKY$416,222$0
    Richard BlumenthalDCT$380,575$0
    Richard BurrRNC$1,446,402$0
    Richard ShelbyRAL$715,066$0
    Rob PortmanROH$2,304,588$0
    Roger WickerRMS$1,320,868$0
    Ron JohnsonRWI$774,688$0
    Ron WydenDOR$728,400$0
    Roy BluntRMO$2,290,174$0
    Scott BrownRMA$2,569,693$0
    Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$347,232$0
    Sherrod BrownDOH$1,061,137$0
    Susan CollinsRME$992,360$0
    Tim JohnsonDSD$554,490$0
    Tom CarperDDE$783,727$0
    Tom CoburnROK$290,842$0
    Tom HarkinDIA$750,649$0
    Tom UdallDNM$393,515$0
    William Thad CochranRMS$361,400$0

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    		Daniel K. AkakaDHI$44,500$0
    		Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$762,277$0
    		Kelly AyotteRNH$735,310$0
    		John BarrassoRWY$828,943$0
    		Max BaucusDMT$1,573,980$0
    		Mark BegichDAK$325,849$0
    		Michael BennetDCO$689,937$0
    		Jesse "Jeff" BingamanDNM$106,350$0
    		Richard BlumenthalDCT$380,575$0
    		Roy BluntRMO$2,290,174$0
    		John BoozmanRAR$487,454$0
    		Barbara BoxerDCA$956,822$0
    		Scott BrownRMA$2,569,693$0
    		Sherrod BrownDOH$1,061,137$0
    		Richard BurrRNC$1,446,402$0
    		Maria CantwellDWA$380,656$0
    		Ben CardinDMD$595,055$0
    		Tom CarperDDE$783,727$0
    		Bob CaseyDPA$1,153,647$500
    		Clarence Saxby ChamblissRGA$2,081,520$0
    		Daniel CoatsRIN$680,100$0
    		Tom CoburnROK$290,842$0
    		William Thad CochranRMS$361,400$0
    		Susan CollinsRME$992,360$0
    		Gaylord Kent ConradDND$154,450$0
    		Chris CoonsDDE$383,900$0
    		Bob CorkerRTN$1,651,308$0
    		John CornynRTX$1,740,615$0
    		Mike CrapoRID$635,874$0
    		Jim DeMintRSC$648,886$0
    		Dick DurbinDIL$897,820$0
    		Mike EnziRWY$278,900$0
    		Dianne FeinsteinDCA$674,918$0
    		Alan FrankenDMN$530,643$0
    		Kirsten GillibrandDNY$2,074,145$0
    		Lindsey GrahamRSC$929,943$0
    		Chuck GrassleyRIA$1,024,474$0
    		Kay HaganDNC$432,195$0
    		Tom HarkinDIA$750,649$0
    		Orrin HatchRUT$1,399,595$0
    		Dean HellerRNV$1,247,942$0
    		John HoevenRND$534,700$0
    		Kay Bailey HutchisonRTX$172,250$0
    		Jim InhofeROK$825,995$0
    		Dan InouyeDHI$461,600$0
    		Johnny IsaksonRGA$1,214,508$0
    		Mike JohannsRNE$751,212$0
    		Ron JohnsonRWI$774,688$0
    		Tim JohnsonDSD$554,490$0
    		John KerryDMA$469,150$0
    		Mark KirkRIL$1,977,715$0
    		Amy KlobucharDMN$796,701$0
    		Herb KohlDWI$0$0
    		Jon KylRAZ$113,944$0
    		Mary LandrieuDLA$1,143,031$0
    		Frank LautenbergDNJ$456,263$0
    		Patrick LeahyDVT$239,610$0
    		Mike LeeRUT$170,800$0
    		Carl LevinDMI$428,901$0
    		Joe LiebermanICT$49,800$0
    		Dick LugarRIN$786,736$0
    		Joe ManchinDWV$1,097,383$0
    		John McCainRAZ$709,636$0
    		Claire McCaskillDMO$1,142,457$0
    		Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$2,529,875$0
    		Bob MenéndezDNJ$1,623,119$0
    		Jeff MerkleyDOR$377,186$0
    		Barbara MikulskiDMD$324,988$0
    		Jerry MoranRKS$1,043,656$0
    		Lisa MurkowskiRAK$726,301$0
    		Patty MurrayDWA$954,610$0
    		Earl "Ben" NelsonDNE$860,003$0
    		Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$1,173,529$0
    		Rand PaulRKY$416,222$0
    		Rob PortmanROH$2,304,588$0
    		Mark PryorDAR$718,815$0
    		John "Jack" ReedDRI$401,275$0
    		Harry ReidDNV$1,790,770$0
    		Jim RischRID$370,649$0
    		Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$1,130,274$0
    		John "Jay" RockefellerDWV$641,924$0
    		Marco RubioRFL$1,235,493$0
    		Bernie SandersIVT$101,065$0
    		Chuck SchumerDNY$1,422,575$0
    		Jeff SessionsRAL$567,050$0
    		Jeanne ShaheenDNH$394,936$0
    		Richard ShelbyRAL$715,066$0
    		Olympia SnoweRME$487,174$0
    		Debbie StabenowDMI$1,113,423$250
    		Jon TesterDMT$584,265$0
    		John ThuneRSD$1,179,670$0
    		Patrick ToomeyRPA$2,039,696$0
    		Mark UdallDCO$822,050$0
    		Tom UdallDNM$393,515$0
    		David VitterRLA$1,200,613$0
    		Mark WarnerDVA$1,162,027$0
    		Jim WebbDVA$112,850$0
    		Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$347,232$0
    		Roger WickerRMS$1,320,868$0
    		Ron WydenDOR$728,400$0

    Interest Groups that supported this bill

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    		$ Donated
    		Insurance companies, brokers & agents$9,938,553
    		Business services$6,942,265
    		Restaurants & drinking establishments$4,286,541
    		Electric Power utilities$4,172,418
    		Accident & health insurance$3,888,399
    		Industrial/commercial equipment & materials$3,307,969
    		Building trades unions$3,227,025
    		Public works, industrial & commercial construction$3,181,373
    		Engineering, architecture & construction mgmt svcs$3,174,790
    		Chemicals$3,096,807
    		Liquor wholesalers$2,605,382
    		Food and kindred products manufacturing$2,404,149
    		Health care services$2,196,530
    		Stone, clay, glass & concrete products$2,193,576
    		Residential construction$1,917,922
    		Petroleum refining & marketing$1,911,072
    		Milk & dairy producers$1,889,159
    		Professional sports, arenas & related equip & svcs$1,880,077
    		Food stores$1,853,044
    		Electronics manufacturing & services$1,377,279
    		Agricultural services & related industries$1,345,381
    		Services$1,207,335
    		Agricultural chemicals (fertilizers & pesticides)$1,176,660
    		Special trade contractors$1,098,540
    		Steel$1,094,498
    		Electrical contractors$948,766
    		Retail trade$898,918
    		Auto dealers, foreign imports$795,185
    		Fabricated metal products$728,709
    		Apparel & accessory stores$714,968
    		Plastics & Rubber processing & products$679,796
    		Animal feed & health products$666,700
    		Aircraft parts & equipment$645,754
    		Construction equipment$618,640
    		Textiles & fabrics$595,578
    		Plumbing, heating & air conditioning$568,475
    		General business associations$556,835
    		Aircraft manufacturers$531,150
    		General aviation (private pilots)$474,400
    		Small business associations$398,449
    		Nuclear energy$383,528
    		Food & Beverage Products and Services$358,818
    		Builders associations$345,971
    		Lodging & tourism$319,350
    		Chambers of commerce$259,644
    		LPG/Liquid Propane dealers & producers$255,200
    		Wholesale trade$252,833
    		Pleasure boats$238,700
    		Communications & Electronics$187,850
    		Air transport$183,176
    		Plumbing & pipe products$181,846
    		Warehousing$169,500
    		Household appliances$153,874
    		Motorcycles, snowmobiles & other motorized vehicle$134,650
    		Building materials$126,531
    		Pro-business associations$105,363
    		Trucking$92,950
    		Aluminum mining/processing$65,650
    		Labor, anti-union$57,937
    		Import/Export services$51,626
    		Electrical lighting products$42,450
    		Fiscal & tax policy$36,075
    		International Organizations$19,700
    		International trade associations$10,000

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    		Consumer groups$750
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