H.R. 787: Plain Language in Contracting Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-28 |
| Sponsor | Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] |
| Policy area | Commerce |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-04 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-28):
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.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Derek Tran | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
| Shri Thanedar | D MI (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
| Maggie Goodlander | D NH 2025-03-04 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 787 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 787?
H.R. 787 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Plain Language in Contracting Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 787 are available on congress.gov.
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