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.
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The gist
- Technical cleanup bill fixing hundreds of broken citations in federal law across intelligence, congressional pay, and election statutes. No policy changes.
Who wins, who loses
- Wins: lawyers, judges, election officials, and agency staff who need accurate citations to apply the law.
- Loses: no one materially; purely technical corrections.
What it does
- Replaces old National Security Act cites like '50 U.S.C. 401a' with current '50 U.S.C. 3003' throughout federal code.
- Redirects Federal Election Campaign Act and Voting Rights Act citations from Titles 2 and 42 to current Title 52.
- Updates Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Act, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), and Help America Vote Act references.
- Fixes typos, including a wrong date and incorrect section numbers in cross-references.
Why should I care?
Supporters say broken citations create real confusion for courts, prosecutors, and election officials trying to apply the law. Critics argue Congress spends floor time on janitorial fixes while bigger issues wait. An alternative: bundle technical corrections into larger substantive bills automatically. Where do you land? Vote below and use "Tell Your Rep" to make sure your voice reaches Congress.