H.R. 787 Passed the House Commerce

Plain Language in Contracting Act

To require plain language and the inclusion of key words in covered notices that are clear, concise, and accessible to small business concerns, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] Introduced January 28, 2025 Cosponsors 3 (3 D) Latest action June 4, 2025

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jun 4, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  2. Jun 3, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jun 3, 2025 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2395)
  4. Jun 3, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 787.
  5. Jun 3, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2395-2396)
  6. Jun 3, 2025 Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  7. Mar 24, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 23.
  8. Mar 24, 2025 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-34.
  9. Mar 5, 2025 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.
  10. Mar 5, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  11. Jan 28, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  12. Jan 28, 2025 Introduced in House

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