S.807: Plain Writing Act for Regulations of 2013

About This Bill

  • Introduced April 24, 2013
  • Latest Major Action April 24, 2013

Bill Summary

Plain Writing Act for Regulations of 2013 - Requires the head of each executive agency to: (1) implement a program for using plain writing in drafting agency regulations, (2) designate a senior official to oversee the implementation of plain writing requirements, (3) certify to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that each agency rule has been reviewed for compliance with such requirements, and (4) publish annual reports...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
April 24, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
April 24, 2013

Introduced in the Senate by Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.)

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