H.R. 3548 - Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007
- Sponsor:
- Bruce Braley
- Summary:
- To enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill was voted on in the House on April 14, 2008
PASSED on April 14, 2008.
2/3 required to pass
voted YES: 376
voted NO: 1
54 voted present/not voting
Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007
H.R. 3548 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- To enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Learn More
- At OpenCongress
- Title
- To enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007
- Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2008
- Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2008
- Sponsor
- Bruce Braley
- Co-Sponsors
- Zachary Space
- Silvestre Reyes
- Baron Hill
- Barton Gordon
- James McGovern
- Nancy Boyda
- Jason Altmire
- Edolphus Towns
- Mark Udall
- Dan Burton
- Tim Mahoney
- Gabrielle Giffords
- Tom Lantos
- Henry Johnson
- Melissa Bean
- Steve Kagen
- Phil Hare
- Peter Welch
- Rahm Emanuel
- John Barrow
- Christopher Van Hollen
- W. Akin
- Danny Davis
- Betty Sutton
- Paul Hodes
- James Moran
- Susan Davis
- Elijah Cummings
- Earl Blumenauer
- Leonard Boswell
- John Lewis
- Carol Shea-Porter
- Subjects
- Government information
- Communications
- Congress
- Congressional reporting requirements
- Employee training
- English language
- Federal employees
- Government employees
- Government paperwork
- Government publications
- Government publicity
- Job training
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 9/17/2007 Referred to Committee Passed House 4/14/2008 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result currently selected House On Passage - House - H.R. 3548 Plain Language in Government Communications Act - Under Suspension of the Rules 4/14/2008 This bill PASSED the House 376 voted YES 1 voted NO 54 voted present/not votingAction Date Description Introduced 9/17/2007 9/17/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 10/01/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives. 1/29/2008 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 1/29/2008 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . 3/13/2008 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Put on a legislative calendar 3/13/2008 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. 4/10/2008 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 110-580. Put on a legislative calendar 4/10/2008 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 358. 4/14/2008 Mr. Braley (IA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. 4/14/2008 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4/14/2008 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3548. 4/14/2008 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 4/14/2008 Considered as unfinished business. currently selected House Vote on Passage 4/14/2008 On Passage - House - H.R. 3548 Plain Language in Government Communications Act - Under Suspension of the Rules 4/15/2008 Received in the Senate. Put on a legislative calendar 8/01/2008 Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 929. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
Total contributions given to House members within 30 days of the vote "On Passage - House - H.R. 3548 Plain Language in Government Communications Act - Under Suspension of the Rules" from Small business associations, which…
supported this bill
| Small business associations |
opposed this bill
| Contributor | Interest group | Amount | Date | House member | Party | State | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $1,000 | 3/19/08 | Heath Shuler | D | NC-11 | Yes |
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $1,000 | 3/19/08 | Melissa Bean | D | IL-8 | Yes |
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $1,000 | 3/19/08 | Michele Bachmann | R | MN-6 | Yes |
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $1,000 | 3/19/08 | Virgil Goode | R | VA-5 | Yes |
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $1,000 | 3/21/08 | Ronald Kind | D | WI-3 | Yes |
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $1,000 | 3/21/08 | Steven Chabot | R | OH-1 | Yes |
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $2,500 | 3/26/08 | Henry Cuellar | D | TX-28 | Yes |
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $2,500 | 3/26/08 | Jim Matheson | D | UT-2 | Yes |
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $2,500 | 3/26/08 | Lincoln Davis | D | TN-4 | Not Voting |
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $-1,000 | 3/27/08 | Melissa Bean | D | IL-8 | Yes |
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $2,500 | 3/28/08 | Dan Boren | D | OK-2 | Yes |
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $1,000 | 3/28/08 | Melissa Bean | D | IL-8 | Yes |
| Stottlemyer, Mr Todd a | Small business associations | $1,000 | 3/28/08 | Thelma Drake | R | VA-2 | Yes |
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $2,000 | 4/11/08 | Charles Dent | R | PA-15 | Yes |
| Baker, Robert a | Small business associations | $250 | 4/14/08 | Niki Tsongas | D | MA-5 | Not Voting |
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $1,000 | 4/16/08 | Dave Reichert | R | WA-8 | Yes |
| Natl Assn/Small Business Investment Cos | Small business associations | $500 | 4/16/08 | Vern Buchanan | R | FL-13 | Yes |
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $1,000 | 4/18/08 | John Boehner | R | OH-8 | Yes |
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $1,000 | 4/18/08 | Jon Porter | R | NV-3 | Yes |
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $2,500 | 4/25/08 | Jim Matheson | D | UT-2 | Yes |
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $3,000 | 4/30/08 | Bill Sali | R | ID-1 | Yes |
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $2,000 | 4/30/08 | David Davis | R | TN-1 | Yes |
| National Fedn of Independent Business | Small business associations | $1,000 | 5/14/08 | Addison Wilson | R | SC-2 | Yes |
Contributions data source: OpenSecrets.org
