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119th Congress · H.R. 787 · Passed Origin

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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SubjectsPublic contracts and procurementSmall business
Sponsor
Nicolas J. LaLota, R-NY-1
2 terms · @RepLaLota
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122 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3201 · 202-225-3826
Cosponsors (3)
  • Derek T. Tran, D-CA-45Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 28, 2025 · 1 term
  • Shri Thanedar, D-MI-13Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 28, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepShriThanedar
  • Maggie V. Goodlander, D-NH-2
    Co-sponsored Mar 4, 2025 · 1 term · @RepGoodlander
Committees (2)
  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Jun 4, 2025
  • Small Business Committee
    House Standing · Activity Mar 24, 2025
Actions (15)
  1. Jun 4, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  2. Jun 3, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jun 3, 2025 · via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2395)
  4. Jun 3, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    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)
  5. Jun 3, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 787.
  6. Jun 3, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2395-2396)
  7. Jun 3, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  8. Mar 24, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 23.
  9. Mar 24, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-34.
  10. Mar 24, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-34.
  11. Mar 5, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.
  12. Mar 5, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  13. Jan 28, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  14. Jan 28, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  15. Jan 28, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedJan 28, 2025
Policy areaCommerce
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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. LaLOTA:H.R. 787.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution[Page H407]
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