Readable Legislation Act of 2022

Bill 117 HR 6784, also known as the Readable Legislation Act of 2022, aims to make legislative texts more accessible and understandable to the general public. The bill requires that all legislation introduced in Congress be written at a 10th grade reading level or lower. This is intended to ensure that the average American citizen can easily comprehend the content of proposed laws and understand how they may impact their lives.

The bill also mandates that all legislative texts be accompanied by a plain language summary that outlines the key provisions and implications of the proposed legislation. This summary must be written in clear, concise language that is easily understandable to the average reader.

Additionally, the Readable Legislation Act of 2022 requires that all congressional committees hold public hearings to discuss the readability and accessibility of proposed legislation. This is intended to provide an opportunity for feedback from experts in plain language writing and from members of the public who may be directly affected by the proposed laws. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 6784 is to promote transparency and accountability in the legislative process by ensuring that all Americans can easily understand the laws that govern them. By making legislative texts more readable and accessible, the bill aims to empower citizens to engage more effectively in the democratic process and hold their elected officials accountable for the laws they pass.