H.R. 7987 · 118th Congress

Plain Language in Contracting Act

Stage
Passed a chamber
Introduced
2024-04-15
Latest action
2024-05-23 · Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Shaheen without amendment. Without written report.

Summary

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.