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

12/15/2023, 4:08 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2720

Introduced on
2023-09-05

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/5/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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.

Policy Areas
Commerce

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Latest Action9/5/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.