S 4341 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Plain Language in Contracting Act

This bill requires federal agencies to write contracting notices - such as those posted on the governmentwide portal for small business opportunities - in clear, plain language that small businesses can easily understand. It mandates that notices be concise, consistent with existing federal plain language guidelines, and include key search terms to help small businesses quickly identify relevant opportunities. The Small Business Administration must issue implementing rules within 90 days, and the bill uses existing resources without authorizing new funding.
Tags: Small Business
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Introduced May 15, 2024 Last action May 15, 2024
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