H.R. 787 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Jun 3, 2025. Received Jun 4, 2025; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRequires clearer small business contract notices
The federal government publishes notices when it's looking to contract with small businesses. This bill would require those notices to be written clearly and concisely, following the same plain language standards that apply to other federal agency publications. The Small Business Administration would have to write the rules to make this happen.
How it affects you
If you run a small business and look for government contracting opportunities, you'd find these notices easier to understand. The clearer language means less time deciphering confusing requirements and a better shot at knowing what the government is actually looking for.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jan 28, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 787
AN ACT
Plain Language in Contracting Act
Sponsor: Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY-1) · Introduced Jan 28, 2025 · Commerce · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 4, 2025: “Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.”