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Clear and Concise Content Act: Simpler Government Communication for Citizens

This act aims to simplify the language used by government agencies in their communication with citizens. This means documents related to benefits, services, taxes, or agency operations will be written in a way understandable to everyone, regardless of their background. This will make it easier to understand rights and obligations and access public services.
Key points
All government documents, such as forms, instructions, or benefit information, must be written in clear and understandable language.
Government agencies will be required to collect feedback from citizens to ensure their communication is clear and effective.
The act aims to make it easier for citizens to interact with the government and access necessary information, including for people with disabilities or those not proficient in English.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4577
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2022-07-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4577.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All government documents, such as forms, instructions, or benefit information, must be written in clear and understandable language.
  • Government agencies will be required to collect feedback from citizens to ensure their communication is clear and effective.
  • The act aims to make it easier for citizens to interact with the government and access necessary information, including for people with disabilities or those not proficient in English.
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 Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7038-7040; text: CR S7039-7040)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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