HR 7987 · 118th Congress · Commerce

Plain Language in Contracting Act

Introduced 2024-04-15· Sponsored by Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.(2024-05-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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H.R. 7987, Plain Language in Contracting Act

Jun 24, 2024

As reported by the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on May 23, 2024

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat