WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) has joined Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) in introducing the Simplifying Subcontracting Act, a bipartisan effort to make federal government contracts more accessible to small businesses by requiring that applications be written in plain, understandable language.
The bill aims to remove the bureaucratic jargon that often makes it difficult for small business owners to compete for federal contracts.
“Government agencies speak an entirely different language from the American people,” Kennedy said. “The Simplifying Subcontracting Act would help Louisiana’s small business owners better compete for contracts by ending Washington’s bureaucratic terminology in the application process.”
Boosting Small Business Participation
Federal contracting opportunities can provide significant revenue streams for small businesses, but the complexity of government applications often serves as a barrier. The Simplifying Subcontracting Act would mandate that certain federal subcontracting agreements be written in clear, concise language, ensuring small businesses can understand and navigate the process without requiring specialized legal expertise.
“Small businesses are vital to our economy but are often left out in federal government contracting due to overly complicated, bureaucratic language,” said Risch. “This bill ensures that more small businesses can compete for contracts, boosting local economies and fostering innovation.”
Bipartisan Support for Clearer Regulations
The bill has garnered bipartisan backing, with Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) co-sponsoring the measure. Kennedy initially supported the bill in the 118th Congress, during which it was approved by the Senate Small Business Committee.
By streamlining contract language, the Simplifying Subcontracting Act could create more opportunities for Louisiana entrepreneurs and small business owners to secure government contracts, strengthening the state’s economy and encouraging fairer competition.
For more information on the bill and small business resources, visit Senator Kennedy’s website or the U.S. Small Business Administration at www.sba.gov.