# 119-s-592: Simplifying Subcontracting Act

119-s-592, Simplifying Subcontracting Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-592
- Congress: 119
- Title: Simplifying Subcontracting Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-13
- Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Requires plain writing in subcontract solicitations.** This bill would make prime contractors represent in bids that they will use plain writing when soliciting subcontracts and include that requirement in subcontracts, require a 30-day correction if the Small Business Administration finds a failure, and direct the Small Business Administration to issue implementing regulations within 90 days of enactment. - Small businesses: Subcontracting notices must be easy to understand, so more small firms can spot and pursue subcontracting opportunities. - Prime contractors: Must certify they will use plain writing and add that clause to subcontracts. If the SBA finds a solicitation was not plain, the contractor must reissue the solicitation in plain writing within 30 days. - Small Business Administration: Would have to write rules to implement the new representation and compliance steps within 90 days and oversee enforcement.

## Cosponsors (7)

- Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (R-ID), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV), 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] (D-GA), 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] (D-GA), 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Plain-writing rules for prime contractors: benefit, low. This bill would require offerors or bidders acting as prime contractors to represent they will use plain writing for all subcontract solicitations. It would also require prime contractors to include that plain-writing requirement in any subcontract that offers subcontracting opportunities. The Smal…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-1032: Major Richard Star Act
- 119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
- 119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
- 119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
- 119-sres-755: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.

## Sources
- [119-s-592 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/592)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-1032: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1032)
- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
- [119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewel…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-897)
- [119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham,…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-801)
- [119-sres-755: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former S…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-755)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-592 (as of 2026-09-10).