H.R. 787 · 119th Congress
Plain Language in Contracting Act
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Bill details
Introduced: 1/28/2025
Current status: In committee
Introduced by: Nick LaLota (R · NY-01)
Bill ID: 119hr787
Latest official action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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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.
Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 1/28/2025
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