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Making Laws Clearer: New Rules for Amending Legislation

This act aims to make legal changes easier for citizens to understand. It establishes that any amendment to an existing law must clearly show the full section, highlighting what has been removed and what has been added. This will help you see how new rules affect your rights and duties.
Key points
Legal changes will be more transparent: Instead of just references, every amendment will show the full text with marked deletions and insertions.
Easier to track changes: Citizens will be able to quickly grasp what exactly is changing in the laws, without needing to analyze multiple documents.
Greater accessibility of information: Understanding new regulations will become simpler for everyone, regardless of legal background.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6784
Sponsor: Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2]
Process start date: 2022-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Readable Legislation Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6784.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Legal changes will be more transparent: Instead of just references, every amendment will show the full text with marked deletions and insertions.
  • Easier to track changes: Citizens will be able to quickly grasp what exactly is changing in the laws, without needing to analyze multiple documents.
  • Greater accessibility of information: Understanding new regulations will become simpler for everyone, regardless of legal background.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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