H.R. 4584In markupFamily & community
Bill would fix outdated Indian law citations scattered across US Code
Data as of July 23, 2026
HR 4584 updates outdated cross-references to Indian affairs law sections without changing any actual rules or benefits.AI-decoded35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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AI-decodedWhat does this do?
This bill corrects outdated legal citations in federal law that still point to old, no-longer-used section numbers for Indian affairs statutes. It updates hundreds of cross-references across topics like agriculture, education, health care, and banking to match current U.S. Code section numbers.
Who does it affect?
Government agency staff, tribal governments and organizations, lawyers, and researchers who rely on accurate legal citations are most affected.
Why does it matter?
The bill does not change any rules, benefits, requirements, or eligibility standards; it only ensures citations point to where the law actually resides now. This makes it easier for professionals to locate correct legal text instead of being sent to obsolete section numbers.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.
- Introduced:
- July 22, 2025
- Latest action:
- September 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Read the official bill on Congress.gov