To require plain language and the inclusion of key words in covered notices that are clear, concise, and accessible to small business concerns, and for other purposes.
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 118-471.
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 118-471.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 390.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2638)
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2645-2646)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7987.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2645)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2645)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Shaheen without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Shaheen without amendment. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.
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