H.R. 5185 (IH) - Introduced in House
Summary
H.R. 5185 aims to improve the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code. The bill revises references to various sections within the United States Code to reflect changes and updates in legal citations, primarily related to procurement and administrative services. It amends numerous titles of the U.S. Code, including Titles 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, and many others, by updating references to reflect the current codification of laws.
Expected Effects
The bill will primarily result in technical corrections and updates to legal references within the United States Code. This ensures that legal documents and proceedings accurately cite the relevant provisions of the law. The changes are not expected to have a direct impact on policy or the day-to-day lives of citizens, but rather to streamline legal processes.
Potential Benefits
- Ensures accurate legal citations in government documents.
- Streamlines legal processes by updating outdated references.
- Clarifies the application of laws across different titles of the U.S. Code.
- Reduces potential confusion caused by obsolete legal references.
- Contributes to the overall accuracy and reliability of the United States Code.
Potential Disadvantages
- The bill's impact is primarily technical, with no immediate or tangible benefits for the general public.
- The complexity of the amendments may make it difficult for non-legal professionals to understand.
- There are no direct disadvantages, as the bill aims to correct and clarify existing legal references.
- The bill does not address substantive policy issues or create new rights or obligations.
- The bill may require some government agencies to update their internal documentation and training materials to reflect the updated legal references.
Constitutional Alignment
H.R. 5185 primarily deals with technical corrections and updates to legal references within the United States Code. It does not appear to directly implicate any specific constitutional rights or provisions. The bill's purpose of improving the accuracy and reliability of the U.S. Code aligns with the general constitutional objective of ensuring the rule of law and due process, as accurate legal references are essential for fair and consistent application of the law. The bill does not expand governmental power or infringe upon individual liberties, and therefore appears to be constitutionally sound.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
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