Plain Language in Contracting Act
The summary
What this bill does
Plain Language in Contracting Act
This bill requires that notices of contracting opportunities for small businesses are written in a clear, concise, and accessible manner.
Each notice also must comply with the requirements of the Plain Writing Act of 2010, which are applicable to publications and notices by federal agencies.
The Small Business Administration must issue rules to implement these requirements.
Legislative timeline
From introduction
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced & referred to committee
Congressional support
Sponsors & Cosponsors
U.S. Representative - NY District 1 · R-NY
Roll-call vote
The vote, by member
The vote, by member
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Bill Metadata
| Congress | 119 |
| Bill Type | HR |
| Bill Number | 787 |
| Origin Chamber | House |
| Current Status | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| Policy Area | Commerce |
| Primary Committee | Not assigned |
| Introduced | January 28, 2025 |
| Latest Action | June 4, 2025 |
| Cosponsors | 3 · House vote — · 1 views |