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Congress Internal Change: Allowing Multiple Deputy Legislative Counsels.

This law modifies the internal rules of the House of Representatives, permitting the chief attorney responsible for drafting legislation to appoint more than one deputy. The goal is to streamline the process of creating and editing new laws. This change does not introduce any direct alterations to citizens' rights, duties, or personal finances.
Key points
Authorizes the designation of multiple Deputy Legislative Counsels within the House Office of Legislative Counsel.
This is an administrative change focused solely on improving the internal efficiency of the U.S. Congress.
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Print number: 118_HR_9487
Sponsor: Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]
Process start date: 2024-09-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

House Office of Legislative Counsel Modernization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9487.

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 2024-09-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Authorizes the designation of multiple Deputy Legislative Counsels within the House Office of Legislative Counsel.
  • This is an administrative change focused solely on improving the internal efficiency of the U.S. Congress.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

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. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 118-263.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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