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S. 574 (111th)

Plain Writing Act of 2009

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Introduced

11 March 2009

Last action

9 December 2009 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 222.

Sponsors

Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO], Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT], Sen. Burris, Roland [D-IL], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

Subjects

Budget

Source updated

7 April 2025

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Summary

Plain Writing Act of 2009 - Requires each executive agency to use plain writing in every document (other than a regulation) issued to the public, including documents and other text released in electronic form. Requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance on implementing such requirements to agencies as a circular. Authorizes agencies, pending issuance of such guidance, to follow the writing guidelines developed by the Plain Language Action and Information Network or their own guidance as long as it is consistent with such guidelines. Requires each agency head to report to specified congressional committees on how the agency intends to: (1) communicate the requirements of this Act to employees; (2) train employees in plain writing; (3) meet the plain writing requirement; (4) ensure ongoing compliance with this Act; and (5) designate a senior official to be responsible for implementing this Act. Requires: (1) agency heads to report on compliance to OMB; and (2) OMB to report on the progress of agencies to such committees.

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Timeline

  1. 11 March 2009

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3032-3033)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 March 2009

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3032)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 April 2009

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 December 2009

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 222.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 9 December 2009

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an amendment. With written report No. 111-102.

    Source: Committee

  7. 9 December 2009

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an amendment. With written report No. 111-102.

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

    Reported to Senate · EN · 9 December 2009

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    Reported to Senate · EN · 9 December 2009

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 9 December 2009

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 11 March 2009

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