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Simplifying Subcontracting Act
3/14/2025, 3:23 AM
Summary of Bill S 592
Bill 119 s 592, also known as the Small Business Subcontracting Transparency Act, aims to amend the Small Business Act to ensure that subcontracting plans include clear and easily understandable language regarding the solicitation of subcontractors. This bill is designed to improve transparency and accountability in the subcontracting process for small businesses.
The main provision of the bill requires that subcontracting plans submitted by federal contractors must include plain writing statements that clearly outline how subcontractors will be solicited for work on government contracts. This is intended to make it easier for small businesses to understand the subcontracting process and ensure that they have a fair opportunity to compete for subcontracting opportunities.
In addition to the plain writing requirement, the bill also includes provisions for reporting and monitoring subcontracting practices to ensure compliance with the new requirements. This will help to hold federal contractors accountable for their subcontracting practices and ensure that small businesses are given a fair chance to participate in government contracts. Overall, Bill 119 s 592 aims to promote transparency and fairness in the subcontracting process for small businesses working on government contracts. By requiring clear and easily understandable language in subcontracting plans, this bill seeks to level the playing field for small businesses and improve opportunities for them to participate in federal contracting opportunities.
The main provision of the bill requires that subcontracting plans submitted by federal contractors must include plain writing statements that clearly outline how subcontractors will be solicited for work on government contracts. This is intended to make it easier for small businesses to understand the subcontracting process and ensure that they have a fair opportunity to compete for subcontracting opportunities.
In addition to the plain writing requirement, the bill also includes provisions for reporting and monitoring subcontracting practices to ensure compliance with the new requirements. This will help to hold federal contractors accountable for their subcontracting practices and ensure that small businesses are given a fair chance to participate in government contracts. Overall, Bill 119 s 592 aims to promote transparency and fairness in the subcontracting process for small businesses working on government contracts. By requiring clear and easily understandable language in subcontracting plans, this bill seeks to level the playing field for small businesses and improve opportunities for them to participate in federal contracting opportunities.
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Current Status of Bill S 592
Bill S 592 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2025. Bill S 592 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 13, 2025. Bill S 592's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. as of February 13, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 592
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
9Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 592
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 592
A bill to amend the Small Business Act to require that plain writing statements regarding the solicitation of subcontractors be included in certain subcontracting plans, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Small Business Act to require that plain writing statements regarding the solicitation of subcontractors be included in certain subcontracting plans, and for other purposes.
Comments

Zendaya Swanson
771
1 year ago
This bill is just another example of government overreach and unnecessary regulation. Why do we need more paperwork and red tape for small businesses to navigate? It's just going to make it harder for them to operate and grow. Who benefits from this bill anyway?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 592
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