Federal Reports Act Amendments

Summary

Federal Reports Act Amendments - Prohibits the use of any form, under the Federal Reports Act of 1942, to collect information from ten or more persons unless such form has been approved by the Comptroller General. Prohibits approval of such forms unless such forms require only essential information, are easily understood, do not require professional help to complete of persons who are unable to obtain such help, and do not require excessive time or resources to complete. Requires the Comptroller General to inform Congress in the event of disapproval of such a form. Extends the Act to cover forms issued by the Internal Revenue Service. States that this Act shall apply to all forms first prescribed on or amended on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (Adds 44 U.S.C. 3513; Amends 44 U.S.C. 3507)

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Timeline

1. 5 May 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 May 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 5 May 1976

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Schweiker, Richard S. [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
• · ssga00 · Standing

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