# 119-hr-787: Plain Language in Contracting Act

119-hr-787, Plain Language in Contracting Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-NY); status passed_house; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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- As of: 2026-09-10
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-787
- Congress: 119
- Title: Plain Language in Contracting Act
- Status: passed_house
- Introduced: 2025-01-28
- Sponsor: Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-NY)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Plain language for small-business contract notices** is required so small firms can find and understand opportunities. The bill sets clarity and keyword standards for notices on the government-wide procurement portal and directs the Small Business Administration to write rules. - Small businesses: Notices about small business contracting must be clear, concise, and well organized so a small business can easily understand the notice's intent. Descriptions should include keywords to help firms identify relevant opportunities. - Federal agencies: Covered notices posted on the single Government-wide point of entry must, to the maximum extent practicable, follow best practices appropriate to the subject and audience. - Small Business Administration: The SBA must issue rules to implement these standards within 90 days after enactment and will carry out the Act's implementation responsibilities. - Funding: The Act expressly does not authorize additional funds to carry out its requirements.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45] (D-CA), 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2] (D-NH), 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Clearer contracting notices for small businesses: benefit, low. If enacted, small businesses would get clearer federal notices about contracting opportunities on the government-wide entry site. Covered notices would have to be clear, concise, well-organized, and include helpful keywords to make opportunities easier to find. The Small Business Administration wou…
- No new money for implementation: cost, low. If enacted, the bill would not authorize any new money to carry out these rules. Agencies would need to use existing funds to follow the plain-language notice requirements. That could limit how fully agencies implement the changes.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-787 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/787)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1065)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-787 (as of 2026-09-10).