U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), along with 13 of his Senate Republican colleagues, reintroduced the Fair and Open Competition Act (FOCA), which would prevent the federal government from mandating project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal projects funded by taxpayers. This legislation would provide more opportunities to bid on government work, increase workforce competition, lower government construction costs, and save taxpayer dollars.
“The Fair and Open Competition Act is pro-worker legislation that will restore competition in the construction industry, protect Hoosier workers from discriminatory contracts, and lower costs for taxpayers,” said Senator Young. “Growing up with a dad who ran a small business and around family members and close friends who were union members, I appreciate what everyone brings to the table. This bill strikes the right balance to ensure various contractors can bid on these projects on their own merits.”
In addition to Senator Young, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) also introduced the legislation. Representative Clay Higgins (R-LA-3) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.
“The regulatory mandate on federal construction contracts undermines free and fair competition. It is a violation of Louisiana and many other state’s Right-to-Work laws,” said Congressman Higgins. “While President Trump has already taken executive action to provide relief from the PLA mandate, our legislation codifies those protections into law. Our bill ensures fairness in the federal contracting process and prioritizes pro-growth economic policies.”
Full text of the legislation can be found here.
Applications available for Indiana Sheriffs' Association college scholarships
Parke County RDC closes on the purchase of the former Rockville National Bank Building
Deadline approaching for blind, disabled Hoosiers and seniors to receive property tax credits
One Night, One Cause: Indiana FFA needs your support for their ‘Blue and Gold Gala’
Gov. Braun secures National Drone Test Site Designation for Indiana
ISP with Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative this week
Rockville Town Board shuffles up leadership positions
Political candidates can begin filing this week
Historic sites bill passes out of committee
More than one-third of Christmas tree home fires occur in January
Temporary visitation restrictions enacted by Union Health due to uptick in respiratory virus cases
Reps. Heaton, Yocum: Indiana House accepting student applicants for 2026 page program
VCCF awards $2,500 grant to support Free Laundry Day Program
Thrive West Central announces new housing project
Gov. Braun, AG Rokita ask Federal Court to lift 20-year ban on Historical Monument at Indiana Statehouse
