Technical Statute Reference Updates

Full Title:
To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code, title 50, United States Code, and title 52, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.

Summary#

This bill makes technical changes to many existing U.S. statutes to update and correct cross-references and citation numbers. It amends provisions in title 2, title 50, and title 52 of the United States Code and in many other federal statutes and notes. The text replaces outdated citation numbers, inserts correct statutory citations, and fixes typographical and reference errors across dozens of named acts and code sections. The bill was introduced by Representative Jamie Raskin and was ordered reported by voice vote.

What it means for you#

The bill updates internal legal citations and corrects technical errors in federal statutes. The text does not describe any new programs, benefits, or penalties for the public. No publicly available information on direct effects on individuals or businesses is included in the bill text.

Expenses#

No publicly available information.

Proponents' View#

The bill’s stated purpose is to update statutory references and correct related technical errors. Supporters (including the sponsor) present it as a housekeeping measure to improve the accuracy and clarity of the U.S. Code and related statutory texts.

Opponents' View#

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