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- H.R.5759
H.R.5759: Readable Legislation Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced July 13, 2016
- Latest Major Action July 27, 2016
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (2 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 13, 2016
Bill Summary
Readable Legislation Act of 2016 This bill requires every bill or joint resolution that amends an existing section of any Act to do so by setting forth the entire section and showing the omissions and insertions proposed by appropriate typographical devices. A measure may not revise or amend any section of an Act by a mere reference to it.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 27, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| July 13, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| July 13, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Justin Amash (I-Mich.) |