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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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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4072
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]
Process start date: 2025-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Pro Codes Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4072.

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 2025-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 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.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48].

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 2025-12-22.

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.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Informatization