Plain Language in Contracting Act
HR 787, the Plain Language in Contracting Act, requires federal agencies to write contracting notices for small businesses in clear, concise language that follows existing federal plain language guidelines. It mandates that these notices include key words to help small businesses easily identify and understand opportunities on the government's single point of entry for contracts (as defined in 41 U.S.C. § 1708). The Small Business Administration must issue implementing rules within 90 days of the bill's enactment. This law directly affects small businesses seeking government contracts and federal agencies publishing contracting notices, aiming to make the process more accessible.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Jun 4, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
3
Jun 4, 2025
Committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
upper
Jun 3, 2025
Introduced
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2395)
lower
Jun 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
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)
lower
Jun 3, 2025
Introduced
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-34.
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Nick LaLota
RRepublican
Co
Derek Tran
DDemocratic
Co
Maggie Goodlander
DDemocratic
Co
Shri Thanedar
DDemocratic
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