H.R. 787 · Passed House · Commerce

Plain Language in Contracting Act

Sponsor: Nick LaLota (R-NY)

What it does

• Requires notices of contracting opportunities for small businesses to be written in a clear, concise, and accessible manner.
• Requires each notice to comply with the Plain Writing Act of 2010, which applies to federal agency publications and notices.
• Requires the Small Business Administration to issue implementing rules.

Official 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.

Latest action

Jun 4, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Committee: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship