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HR 787 · 119th Congress · HouseIn committee

Plain Language in Contracting Act

In plain language: 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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How it moved.

  1. Jun 4, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  2. Jun 3, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jun 3, 2025On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2395)
  4. Jun 3, 2025Passed/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. Mar 24, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-34.
  6. Mar 24, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-34.
  7. Mar 5, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.
  8. Jan 28, 2025Introduced in House
  9. Jan 28, 2025Introduced in House

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