H.R. 946 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Plain Writing Act of 2010
H.R. 946 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Feb 10, 2009, sponsored by Bruce L. Braley with 10 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 10, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 111-274
What it does
Plain Writing Act of 2010 - Requires the head of each executive agency to: (1) designate one or more senior officials within the agency to oversee the agency's implementation of this Act; (2) communicate this Act's requirements to the agency's employees; (3) train agency employees in "plain writing" (defined as writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bruce L. Braley (D-IA). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2009
- Passed the HouseMar 17, 2010
- Passed the SenateSep 27, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentOct 1, 2010
- Became lawOct 13, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-274. (Oct 13, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments
House · Sep 29, 2010 · Passed341–82 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Mar 17, 2010 · Passed386–33
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Plain Writing Act of 2010House · Mar 17, 2010
- Plain Writing Act of 2010House · Sep 29, 2010
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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