Time to Choose Act of 2025

The Time to Choose Act of 2025 requires consulting firms bidding on federal contracts (specifically those in NAICS code 5416, covering management and technical consulting) to certify they do not provide services to "covered foreign entities" like China's government/military, Russia, or entities supporting terrorism. It bans federal contracts for firms that fail this certification, directly affecting firms with ties to these entities. Limited waivers are allowed for national security reasons but require strict congressional notification, public disclosure of foreign clients, and annual renewal caps. Violations, such as false certifications, trigger contract termination and penalties under the False Claims Act, with no new funding authorized for implementation.