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Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 21, 2022Government Operations and Politics
S. 4577

Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Dec 7, 2022)

Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022

This bill requires the use of plain writing when the federal government provides information about benefits and services.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must rescind outdated guidance and issue new guidance for the creation, maintenance, and use of covered content at agencies.

Covered content means any content that is necessary for obtaining a federal benefit or service or for filing taxes or that provides information about

  • such benefit or service;
  • federal agency operations, policies, or guidance of material importance to, and posted publicly by, the agency;
  • how to interact with or provide feedback to an agency regarding its operations, policies, or guidance; or
  • how to navigate or interact with an agency website, digital service, or office.

The OMB must report annually to Congress on this bill's implementation and may make such reports available on a public website. Each agency must ensure compliance.

The bill incorporates plain writing requirements into statutory provisions pertaining to new websites and digital services.

What just happenedDec 8, 2022

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI](D-MI)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Dec 8, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Dec 8, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Dec 8, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Dec 7, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7038-7040; text: CR S7039-7040)

  5. Dec 7, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.

  6. Sep 22, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502.

  7. Sep 22, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with amendments. With written report No. 117-159.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  8. Sep 22, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with amendments. With written report No. 117-159.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  9. Aug 3, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  10. Jul 21, 2022IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  11. Jul 21, 2022IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateDec 7, 202255

Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022

This bill requires the use of plain writing when the federal government provides information about benefits and services.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must rescind outdated guidance and issue new guidance for the creation, maintenance, and use of covered content at agencies.

Covered content means any content that is necessary for obtaining a federal benefit or service or for filing taxes or that provides information about

  • such benefit or service;
  • federal agency operations, policies, or guidance of material importance to, and posted publicly by, the agency;
  • how to interact with or provide feedback to an agency regarding its operations, policies, or guidance; or
  • how to navigate or interact with an agency website, digital service, or office.

The OMB must report annually to Congress on this bill's implementation and may make such reports available on a public website. Each agency must ensure compliance.

The bill incorporates plain writing requirements into statutory provisions pertaining to new websites and digital services.

Reported to SenateSep 22, 202225

Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022

This bill requires the use of plain writing when the federal government provides information about benefits and services.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must rescind outdated guidance and issue new guidance for the creation, maintenance, and use of covered content at agencies.

Covered content means any content that is necessary for obtaining a federal benefit or service or for filing taxes or that provides information about

  • such benefit or service;
  • federal agency operations, policies, or guidance of material importance to, and posted publicly by, the agency;
  • how to interact with or provide feedback to an agency regarding its operations, policies, or guidance; or
  • how to navigate or interact with an agency website, digital service, or office.

The OMB must report annually to Congress on this bill's implementation and may make such reports available on a public website. Each agency must ensure compliance.

The bill incorporates plain writing requirements into statutory provisions pertaining to new websites and digital services.

Introduced in SenateJul 21, 2022

Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022

This bill requires the use of plain writing when the federal government provides information about benefits and services.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must rescind outdated guidance and issue new guidance for the creation, maintenance, and use of covered content at agencies.

Covered content means any content that is necessary for obtaining a federal benefit or service or for filing taxes or that provides information about

  • such benefit or service;
  • federal agency operations, policies, or guidance of material importance to, and posted publicly by, the agency;
  • how to interact with or provide feedback to an agency regarding its operations, policies, or guidance; or
  • how to navigate or interact with an agency website, digital service, or office.

The OMB must report annually to Congress on this bill's implementation and may make such reports available on a public website. Each agency must ensure compliance.

The bill incorporates plain writing requirements into statutory provisions pertaining to new websites and digital services.

Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022 — Informed