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Public Access to Legal Standards: New Rules for Citizens.

This new law aims to improve public access to important technical standards and codes incorporated into legal regulations. It requires organizations that create these standards to make them available online for free, allowing everyone to check technical requirements for things like product or building safety without cost.
Key points
All technical standards and codes that are part of the law must be made available online for free public access.
Access to these standards must be easy, with searchable content, making it simpler to understand regulations.
The law balances copyright protection for standards organizations with ensuring public access to information crucial for safety and innovation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4072
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]
Process start date: 2025-06-23