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- H.R.760
H.R.760: Readable Legislation Act of 2013
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 15, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 15, 2013
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (9 Democrats, 19 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Readable Legislation Act of 2013 - Prohibits an Act of Congress from being revised or amended by mere reference to it. Requires every bill or joint resolution that amends an existing section, subsection, or other subdivision of any Act to set forth the section, subsection, or other subdivision sufficiently to enable the intent and effect of the legislation to be clearly understood. Requires proposed omissions and insertions to be shown by...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 15, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 15, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Justin Amash (I-Mich.) |