Contact Congress about H.R. 2989: Time to Choose Act of 2025

Federal agencies could not hire consulting firms that also advise certain foreign governments or blacklisted foreign entities. Firms would have to certify their foreign work, and agencies could allow narrow waivers only for national security reasons.

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Time to Choose Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Latest action on H.R. 2989: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects consulting firms that want federal work while also serving foreign clients tied to U.S. security concerns. It also affects federal agencies that buy consulting services, because they would need to check certifications, handle waivers, and report some details. The biggest impact would likely fall on large global consulting firms with clients in many countries.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it could change which firms advise the U.S. government on major policy, defense, science, and technical issues. It tries to reduce the risk that the same firm helps both U.S. agencies and foreign governments or entities that may work against U.S. interests. At the same time, it could make it harder or more expensive for agencies to find expert consultants, especially in specialized fields. Agencies would also need to run the new system with the money and staff they already have.

Key provisions in H.R. 2989

• The Federal Acquisition Regulation, the main rulebook for federal buying, must change within 1 year. The change would add the new certification and consulting contract limits.
• Executive agencies could not award consulting contracts to firms that also advise covered foreign entities. The rule also counts the firm's subsidiaries and affiliates.
• Covered foreign entities include the governments of China and Russia. They also include certain terrorism-linked governments and entities on several Commerce Department and Treasury Department security lists.
• The bill uses a broad meaning of consulting services. It ties the term to NAICS Industry Group code 5416, covering management, scientific, and technical consulting, but leaves out routine legal, audit, accounting, tax, and dispute-resolution work.
• Agencies could grant waivers only case by case. They would need a national security reason, proof that no conflict-free firm can do the work, talks with defense and intelligence leaders, and notice to the Office of Management and Budget and key congressional committees.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 2989

What is H.R. 2989?

Federal agencies could not hire consulting firms that also advise certain foreign governments or blacklisted foreign entities. Firms would have to certify their foreign work, and agencies could allow narrow waivers only for national security reasons.

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Who should I contact about H.R. 2989?

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