To amend title 44, United States Code, to modernize the Federal Register, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseMr. Higgins of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. Connolly) introduced …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Updates the Federal Register statute to replace references to "printing" with "publishing" to reflect modern electronic distribution. Defines "publish" as circulating for sale or distribution to the public.
Who Benefits and How
Government efficiency improves through modernized publishing processes. Public access to regulations may be enhanced. Administrative costs may decrease.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No significant burdens - updates terminology to match current practice.
Key Provisions
- Replaces "printing" with "publishing" throughout statute
- Defines "publish" for Federal Register purposes
- Updates references to distribution methods
- Administered by Administrative Committee of Federal Register
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Modernizes Federal Register from printing to electronic publishing
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Modernize statutory language to reflect digital publishing reality"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "archivist"
- → Archivist of the United States
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
To circulate for sale or distribution to the public, as determined by Administrative Committee of Federal Register
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