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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must rescind outdated guidance and issue new guidance for the creation, maintenance, and use of covered content at agencies.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
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
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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must rescind outdated guidance and issue new guidance for the creation, maintenance, and use of covered content at agencies.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
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
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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must rescind outdated guidance and issue new guidance for the creation, maintenance, and use of covered content at agencies.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
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.
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
CR S7038-7040; text: CR S7039-7040)
Reported by Senator Peters with amendments. With written report No. 117-159.
Reported by Senator Peters with amendments. With written report No. 117-159.
Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.