Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2008

Summary

Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007 - Requires each executive agency, within one year, to use plain language in any covered document issued or substantially revised after the date of the enactment of this Act. Authorizes agencies to: (1) use plain language in any revision of a covered document issued on or before such date; and (2) follow the guidance of the Plain English Handbook published by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Plain Language Guidelines, or their own plain language guidance as long as it is consistent with such Guidelines. Defines "covered document" to include: (1) any document relevant to obtaining a benefit or service; and (2) a letter, publication, form, notice, or instruction, but not a regulation. Requires each agency head to report to specified congressional committees on how it intends to: (1) communicate the requirements of this Act to employees; (2) train employees to write in plain language; (3) meet the one year deadline; (4) ensure ongoing compliance with this Act; and (5) designate a senior official to be responsible for implementing this Act.

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 1 August 2008

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 1 August 2008

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 14 April 2008

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 14 April 2008

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 14 April 2008

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 10 April 2008

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 10 April 2008

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 17 September 2007

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 17 September 2007

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 17 September 2007

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