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Accountability and Clarity in Contracts to Engage Small Suppliers and Small Businesses Act

12/15/2023, 4:08 PM

Summary of Bill S 2720

Bill 118 s 2720, also known as the Accountability and Clarity in Contracts to Engage Small Suppliers and Small Businesses Act, aims to promote transparency and fairness in government contracts with small suppliers and businesses. The bill requires federal agencies to provide clear and detailed information to small suppliers and businesses about the terms and conditions of contracts, including payment terms, performance expectations, and dispute resolution processes.

Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to establish goals for contracting with small suppliers and businesses, and to report on their progress in meeting these goals. This will help ensure that small suppliers and businesses have equal opportunities to compete for government contracts, and that they are treated fairly in the contracting process.

Overall, the Accountability and Clarity in Contracts to Engage Small Suppliers and Small Businesses Act seeks to level the playing field for small suppliers and businesses in government contracting, and to promote transparency and accountability in the contracting process.

Current Status of Bill S 2720

Bill S 2720 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 5, 2023. Bill S 2720 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 5, 2023.  Bill S 2720's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. as of September 5, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2720

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2720

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

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