Plain Language in Contracting Act
119-HR-787119th CongressIntroduced Jan 28, 2025Commerce
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sponsor
Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1](R-NY-1)3 cosponsors
Summary
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.
Subjects
Public contracts and procurementSmall business
Actions (15)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jun 4, 2025Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3, 2025House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2395)
Jun 3, 2025House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2395)
Jun 3, 2025Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 787.
Jun 3, 2025House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2395-2396)
Jun 3, 2025House floor actions
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 3, 2025House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 23.
Mar 24, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-34.
Mar 24, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-34.
Mar 24, 2025Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.
Mar 5, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 5, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Jan 28, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025Library of Congress