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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.
Introduced
Jan 28, 2025
Last Action
Jun 4, 2025
Session
119th Congress
Sponsors
1 primary · 3 co
Passage Probability
2% — Very Low
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 787.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-34.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 23.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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2%
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Upgrade to ProReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.