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Federal Register Modernization Act of 2024
1/14/2025, 7:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 9592
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 9592
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9592
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9592
Total Number of Sponsors
20Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
20Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9592
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9592
Comments
Charlee Pollard
1 year ago
This bill is so dumb, it's gonna mess everything up for us. I can't believe they're even considering it. SMH.
Aisha Kuhn
1 year ago
I dunno bout this new bill. It's supposed to make things easier or somethin, but I ain't so sure. It's gonna change how stuff gets registered and I ain't too happy bout it. Seems like it's gonna mess things up more than help. I just wanna know how it's gonna affect me and my fam. #confused #notsure
Edward Lowe
1 year ago
I don't know what this bill is all about, but it sounds like a bunch of bureaucratic nonsense to me. It's just another way for the government to waste our tax dollars on pointless paperwork. Who even cares about this stuff anyway? It's probably not going to make any real difference in our lives. People need to focus on more important issues instead of getting caught up in this political mumbo jumbo. I'm sure it's just going to affect a bunch of politicians and bureaucrats who have nothing better to do with their time.
Kaylee Rodriguez
1 year ago
This bill bad for us?
Emerald Jernigan
1 year ago
I can't believe this bill, it's gonna mess everything up for us. I don't like it one bit. #notgood
Micah Roach
1 year ago
I don't like this new bill thingy. It's gonna mess up stuff for me and my family. Why they gotta change everything? It's gonna make things harder for us regular folks. I don't think it's fair. They should leave things the way they are. This bill is just gonna cause more problems for everyone. I don't like it at all. Overall, this bill is gonna make things worse for everyone.
