Federal Register Modernization Act of 2024

12/21/2024, 11:56 AM

Federal Register Modernization Act

This bill revises provisions regarding the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations, including to replace requirements that the documents be printed with requirements that the documents be published.

The bill also

  • eliminates the requirement for federal agencies to provide duplicate originals or certified copies of agency documents submitted for publication in the Federal Register;

  • specifies that a designee of the President may fulfill certain functions, such as approving regulations related to the publication of the Federal Register prescribed by the Administrative Committee of the Federal Register; and

  • provides that in a continuity of operations event in which the Government Publishing Office (GPO) does not fulfill its publication requirements, the Office of the Federal Register may establish an alternative method to publish the Federal Register until such time that GPO resumes publication.

Bill 118 hr 9592, also known as the Federal Register Modernization Act, aims to update and improve the Federal Register, which is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations. The bill seeks to make the Federal Register more accessible and user-friendly for the public, as well as more efficient for government agencies.

One key provision of the bill is the requirement for the Federal Register to be published in a digital format that is easily searchable and accessible online. This will make it easier for individuals and organizations to find and access information about federal regulations and actions.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the process for agencies to submit information to the Federal Register, making it more efficient for agencies to comply with the publication requirements. This will help ensure that the Federal Register is kept up-to-date and accurate. Overall, the Federal Register Modernization Act aims to improve transparency and accessibility of federal regulations and actions by modernizing the publication process. This will benefit both the government agencies responsible for publishing information and the public who rely on the Federal Register for important information about federal regulations.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 9592

Introduced on
2024-09-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/16/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Federal Register Modernization Act

This bill revises provisions regarding the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations, including to replace requirements that the documents be printed with requirements that the documents be published.

The bill also

  • eliminates the requirement for federal agencies to provide duplicate originals or certified copies of agency documents submitted for publication in the Federal Register;

  • specifies that a designee of the President may fulfill certain functions, such as approving regulations related to the publication of the Federal Register prescribed by the Administrative Committee of the Federal Register; and

  • provides that in a continuity of operations event in which the Government Publishing Office (GPO) does not fulfill its publication requirements, the Office of the Federal Register may establish an alternative method to publish the Federal Register until such time that GPO resumes publication.

Bill 118 hr 9592, also known as the Federal Register Modernization Act, aims to update and improve the Federal Register, which is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations. The bill seeks to make the Federal Register more accessible and user-friendly for the public, as well as more efficient for government agencies.

One key provision of the bill is the requirement for the Federal Register to be published in a digital format that is easily searchable and accessible online. This will make it easier for individuals and organizations to find and access information about federal regulations and actions.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the process for agencies to submit information to the Federal Register, making it more efficient for agencies to comply with the publication requirements. This will help ensure that the Federal Register is kept up-to-date and accurate. Overall, the Federal Register Modernization Act aims to improve transparency and accessibility of federal regulations and actions by modernizing the publication process. This will benefit both the government agencies responsible for publishing information and the public who rely on the Federal Register for important information about federal regulations.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 44, United States Code, to modernize the Federal Register, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Comments

APPROVED
EJ
Emerald Jernigan
@lemon_pepper_black_mustard_glenmorangie70930
I can't believe this bill, it's gonna mess everything up for us. I don't like it one bit. #notgood

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Federal Register Modernization Act

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