HOYER, SESSIONS INTRODUCE THE AMERICAN PROCUREMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT

Washington, Sept. 17 -- Congressman Steny H. Hoyer issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Pete Sessions (TX-17) introduced H.R. 10443, the American Procurement Improvement Act (APIA). The APIA would modernize the statutory framework governing AbilityOne, while preserving its core mission of expanding employment opportunities for people who are blind or have significant disabilities. This bipartisan bill is endorsed by a coalition of 50 organizations, unions, disability stakeholders, and advocacy groups.Created in 1938, AbilityOne has helped deliver critical products and services through federal contracting and provided employment for over 41,000 Americans. To keep pace with today's...