H.R. 3548: | Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2008 |
110th Congress 2007-2008 |
To enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes.
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Full Text | Status: |  | Introduced | Sep 17, 2007 | | Referred to Committee | View Committee Assignments | | Reported by Committee | Mar 13, 2008 | | Passed House | Apr 14, 2008 |  | Senate Vote | (did not occur) | | Signed by President | (did not occur) |
This bill never became law.
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| Last Action: | Aug 1, 2008:
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 929. | Related: | See the Related Legislation page for other bills related to this one and a list of subject terms
that have been applied to this bill.
Sometimes the text of one bill or resolution is incorporated into another, and in those cases the original bill or resolution, as it would appear here, would seem to be abandoned. | Votes: | Apr 14, 2008:
This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote.
The vote was held under a suspension of the rules to cut debate
short and pass the bill, needing a two-thirds majority.
This usually occurs for non-controversial legislation.
The totals were 376 Ayes, 1 Nays, 54 Present/Not Voting.
Vote Details.
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Sources of Influence
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Usability Professionals' Association National Small Business Association |
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H.R. 3548--110th Congress: Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2008.
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"H.R. 3548--110th Congress: Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2008."
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