I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1185 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Ryan of Ohio introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend titles 10 and 41, United States Code, to provide a contracting preference for contractors that retain American jobs and purchase goods and services in the United States, and for other purposes.