To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.

1/25/2024, 7:30 PM

This bill updates references in the U.S. Code to certain provisions in Title 25 (Indians). In 2016, Congress transferred certain provisions in Chapter 14 (Miscellaneous) and Chapter 19 (Indian Land Claims Settlements) of Title 25 to new chapters at the end of the title as part of an effort to reclassify the code. To reflect the reclassification of the code, this bill updates references to Title 25.

Bill 118 hr 3496, also known as the "Technical Amendments Act," aims to update references to certain provisions that were previously classified under chapters 14 and 19 of title 25 in the United States Code. The bill seeks to correct technical errors and ensure that statutory references are accurate and up to date.

The purpose of this legislation is to streamline and improve the efficiency of the legal system by ensuring that all references to specific laws and regulations are current and accurate. By making these technical amendments, Congress hopes to avoid confusion and ensure that the laws are applied correctly.

Overall, Bill 118 hr 3496 is a non-controversial piece of legislation that seeks to make minor adjustments to existing laws in order to improve clarity and accuracy. It is a routine update that is necessary to keep the legal system running smoothly and effectively.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3496

Introduced on
2023-05-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/14/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill updates references in the U.S. Code to certain provisions in Title 25 (Indians). In 2016, Congress transferred certain provisions in Chapter 14 (Miscellaneous) and Chapter 19 (Indian Land Claims Settlements) of Title 25 to new chapters at the end of the title as part of an effort to reclassify the code. To reflect the reclassification of the code, this bill updates references to Title 25.

Bill 118 hr 3496, also known as the "Technical Amendments Act," aims to update references to certain provisions that were previously classified under chapters 14 and 19 of title 25 in the United States Code. The bill seeks to correct technical errors and ensure that statutory references are accurate and up to date.

The purpose of this legislation is to streamline and improve the efficiency of the legal system by ensuring that all references to specific laws and regulations are current and accurate. By making these technical amendments, Congress hopes to avoid confusion and ensure that the laws are applied correctly.

Overall, Bill 118 hr 3496 is a non-controversial piece of legislation that seeks to make minor adjustments to existing laws in order to improve clarity and accuracy. It is a routine update that is necessary to keep the legal system running smoothly and effectively.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.

Policy Areas
Native Americans

Potential Impact
Congressional operations and organization•
Indian claims•
Indian lands and resources rights

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/20/2023

This bill updates references in the U.S. Code to certain provisions in Title 25 (Indians). In 2016, Congress transferred certain provisions in Chapter 14 (Miscellaneous) and Chapter 19 (Indian Land Claims Settlements) of Title 25 to new ...


Latest Action11/14/2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.