Bill · S. 592· Senate(119-S-592)
Simplifying Subcontracting Act
- Introduced
- 2/13/2025
- Last activity
- 2/13/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- Sponsored by
- James Risch
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Simplifying Subcontracting Act," seeks to amend the Small Business Act. It would require offerors or bidders to include statements in their subcontracting plans regarding how they solicit subcontractors. Specifically, these entities must communicate solicitations in plain writing to ensure they are easily understood by small business concerns. The bill also mandates that this plain writing requirement be included in all subcontracts offering opportunities. Finally, it establishes a process for the Administrator to address instances where a prime contractor fails to comply.
Yes
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill requires subcontracting solicitations to be in plain writing to ensure they are easily understood by small business concerns.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
Small business owners will benefit from clearer communication regarding subcontracting opportunities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Clarity for Small Businesses: By requiring solicitations to be in plain writing, the bill aims to ensure that opportunities are easily understood by small business concerns seeking subcontracts (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 6, subparagraph J, clause i).
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Standardized Communication: The requirement to include plain writing standards in all subcontracts that offer opportunities helps create a consistent way for businesses to seek work (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 6, subparagraph J, clause ii).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Additional Compliance Requirements for Prime Contractors: If the Administrator determines that a prime contractor failed to use plain writing, the contractor is required to issue a new solicitation within 30 days (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 18).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4
- 12/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Mike CrapoRepublican · Idaho
Catherine Cortez MastoDemocrat · Nevada
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
John KennedyRepublican · Louisiana
Jon OssoffDemocrat · Georgia
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia
Todd YoungRepublican · Indiana