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Plain Language in Contracting Act
6/18/2024, 6:38 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 7987
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7987
Bill HR 7987 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since April 15, 2024. Bill HR 7987 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 15, 2024. Bill HR 7987's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409. as of May 23, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7987
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7987
Primary Policy Focus
CommercePotential Impact Areas
- Public contracts and procurement
- Small business
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7987
Plain Language in Contracting Act
Plain Language in Contracting Act
Plain Language in Contracting Act
Plain Language in Contracting Act
Plain Language in Contracting Act
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7987
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