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.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Bill introduced
Lobbying filed by CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Lobbying filed by ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS INC
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2395-2396)
View official actionMr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
View official actionDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 787.
View official action| Registrant | Client | Amount | Filed | Period | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. | $19.3M | Jul 21, 2025 | 2025Q2 | AERAUTAVI |
| ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC. | ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS INC | $700.0K | Jul 21, 2025 | 2025Q2 | LBRENVHCR |
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2395)
View official actionPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2395)
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