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S. 2337 (112th)

Plain Writing Act for Regulations of 2012

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Introduced

23 April 2012

Last action

23 April 2012 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK]

Subjects

Budget

Source updated

14 August 2025

Budget

Summary

Plain Writing Act for Regulations of 2012 - Requires the head of each executive agency to: (1) implement a program for using plain writing in drafting agency regulations, (2) designate a senior official to oversee the implementation of plain writing requirements, (3) certify to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that each agency rule has been reviewed for compliance with such requirements, and (4) publish annual reports on agency compliance with such requirements on the agency's website. Requires: (1) the Director of OMB to develop and issue guidance to agencies for implementing plain writing requirements and publish certifications of agency compliance with such requirements on the OMB's website, and (2) the Comptroller General (GAO) to report to Congress on the extent to which regulations are using plain writing and the impact of plain writing requirements on the rulemaking process. Prohibits judicial review of compliance or noncompliance with any provision of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 23 April 2012

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 April 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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