Contact Congress about S. 731: Time to Choose Act of 2025

Consulting firms could lose U.S. government work if they also advise China, Russia, or certain blacklisted foreign entities. Agencies could grant short waivers for national security, but firms that lie could face contract loss and triple damages.

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Time to Choose Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Latest action on S. 731: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects consulting firms that want federal work and also serve foreign governments or restricted foreign entities. It also affects federal agencies that buy expert advice, because they would have to screen firms, review waivers, and track reports. The biggest effect would likely fall on firms working in defense, intelligence, scientific, technical, or management consulting.

Why this matters: This bill could change which firms help the U.S. government make decisions, especially in defense, intelligence, science, and technology work. It tries to stop firms from advising the U.S. government while also advising foreign governments or entities seen as security risks. It could give the government more information about foreign ties and possible conflicts. But it could also shrink the pool of expert firms, raise costs, or slow projects if many firms are affected.

Key provisions in S. 731

• The federal rulebook for buying goods and services would change within one year. The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council must add new conflict-of-interest rules for consulting contracts.
• Consulting firms would have to make a clear certification before getting federal work. They must say that they, their subsidiaries, and their affiliates do not have consulting contracts with a covered foreign entity.
• A firm could lose access to federal consulting contracts if it says it advises a covered foreign entity. The rule relies on the firm’s own certification.
• Covered foreign entities include China, Russia, and governments the United States officially says support terrorism. They also include entities on several Commerce Department and Treasury Department restriction lists.
• The rule would apply only to consulting services. That includes management, scientific, and technical consulting under NAICS Industry Group 5416, but not standard legal, audit, tax, compliance, or court-related work.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 731

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Questions people ask about S. 731

What is S. 731?

Consulting firms could lose U.S. government work if they also advise China, Russia, or certain blacklisted foreign entities. Agencies could grant short waivers for national security, but firms that lie could face contract loss and triple damages.

How do I support or oppose S. 731?

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Who should I contact about S. 731?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 731 before I act?

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