I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 679 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 24, 2017 Mr. Meadows (for himself, Mr. Graves of Missouri , and Mr. Russell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend title 41, United States Code, to improve the manner in which Federal contracts for design and construction services are awarded, to prohibit the use of reverse auctions for design and construction services procurements, and for other purposes.