S.Amdt. 4653
What it does: 3 changes: replaces text in 2 places, inserts text
Sen. Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI)What it changes
3 changes to H.R. 946 · 1 shown in the bill's text
Change 1: Replaces “relevant to” with “necessary for”
In H.R. 946 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(A) means any document that--
(i) is
[struck: relevant to][inserted: necessary for] obtaining any Federal Government benefit or service or filing taxes;(ii) provides information about any Federal Government benefit or service; or
Original wording
On page 2, line 9, strike “relevant to” and insert “necessary for”.
Change 2: Rewrites page 2, lines 21–25
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 2, lines 21–25 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (3) Plain writing.--The term "plain writing" means writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience.
Original wording
On page 2, strike lines 21 through 25 and insert the following:
Change 3: Inserts “as required under paragraph (2)” after “website”
…website[inserted: as required under paragraph (2)]…
Original wording
On page 3, line 18, insert “as required under paragraph (2)” after “website”.
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As printed
SA 4653. Mr. AKAKA submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 946, to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing that Government documents issued to the public must be written clearly, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table as follows:
On page 2, line 9, strike “relevant to” and insert “necessary for”.
On page 2, strike lines 21 through 25 and insert the following:
(3) Plain writing.--The term “plain writing” means writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience.
On page 3, line 18, insert “as required under paragraph (2)” after “website”.
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Senate amendment submitted
September 21, 2010