S. 2337 - Plain Writing Act for Regulations of 2012
Government operations and politics. 112th Congress (2011-2012) View bill details
- Sponsor:
- Claire McCaskill
- Summary:
- A bill to require that Federal regulations use plain writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been introduced.
There have been no votes on this bill.
Plain Writing Act for Regulations of 2012
S. 2337 — 112th Congress (2011–2012)
- Summary
- A bill to require that Federal regulations use plain writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A bill to require that Federal regulations use plain writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience.
- Other Titles
- Plain Writing Act for Regulations of 2012
- Sponsor
- Claire McCaskill
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Government operations and politics
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Congressional oversight
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government information and archives
- Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 4/23/2012 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 4/23/2012 4/23/2012 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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