S.Amdt. 4663Senate111th Congress (2009-2011)

To modify the definition of plain writing, and for other purposes.

What it does: 3 changes: replaces text in 2 places, inserts text
Submitted September 27, 2010

What it changes

3 changes to H.R. 946 · 1 shown in the bill's text

Replaces text in 2 placesInserts text
  1. Change 1: Replaces “relevant to” with “necessary for”

    ReplacesPage 2, line 9Printed page

    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”.

  2. Change 2: Rewrites page 2, lines 21–25

    ReplacesPrinted page

    Removes 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:

  3. Change 3: Inserts “as required under paragraph (2)” after “website”

    InsertsPage 3, line 18Printed page

    …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 4663. Mr. CASEY (for Mr. Akaka (for himself and Mr. Voinovich)) proposed an amendment 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; 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 27, 2010

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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 4663 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

September 27, 2010

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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 4663 proposed by Senator Casey for Senator Akaka.(consideration: CR S7556; text: CR S7556)

September 27, 2010

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Amendment SA 4663 proposed by Senator Casey for Senator Akaka. (consideration: CR S7556; text: CR S7556) To modify the definition of plain writing, and for other purposes.

September 27, 2010

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Amendment SA 4663 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

September 27, 2010