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H.R. 5204119th CongressIn markupLatest action Sep 10, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 7, title 20, and title 43, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.
Introduced:
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HR 5204 corrects outdated cross-references in federal laws without changing any actual policy or benefits.
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HR 5204 updates cross-references in dozens of federal laws covering agriculture, education, land management, wildlife, taxes, and territories, so citations point to the correct, current location in the U.S. Code. It fixes references like an old 1965 agricultural extension law and citations tied to student loan and higher education programs that were moved to different parts of the code. The bill makes no substantive changes to policy, rights, benefits, or funding.
Lawyers, government agencies, and researchers who rely on accurate legal citations are the main ones affected. The average person sees no direct practical effect.
Because outdated citations can create confusion when interpreting or applying federal law, this bill ensures laws correctly reference where related provisions now actually exist, keeping the U.S. Code accurate and navigable.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.