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House bill updates statutory references in Titles 2, 50, and 52 of the U.S. Code

Original title: 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.

August 31, 2026

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Last action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Aug 31, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Accurate statutory references are essential for the legal system to function, as they ensure that laws, regulations, and court rulings point to the correct, current sections of the U.S. Code.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Legal practitioners

Lawyers and judges rely on accurate statutory citations to research and apply federal law.

Federal agencies

Agencies must ensure their internal regulations and guidance documents cite the correct, updated sections of the U.S. Code.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill makes technical corrections to update outdated statutory references and fix clerical errors within Titles 2, 50, and 52 of the . These changes ensure that legal citations remain accurate and consistent with current federal law.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill change the substance of federal laws?

No, the bill is limited to s and corrections of statutory references; it does not alter the underlying policy or intent of the laws being referenced.

Why are these updates necessary?

Over time, laws are reorganized or renumbered. Updating these references ensures that legal documents and court proceedings correctly identify the current location of specific statutes.

Why It Matters

Accurate statutory references are essential for the legal system to function, as they ensure that laws, regulations, and court rulings point to the correct, current sections of the U.S. Code.

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Routine Statutory Maintenance

The bill reflects standard legislative maintenance to keep the U.S. Code organized as statutes are moved or reclassified over time.

Title 2, United States Code Title 50, United States Code Title 52, United States Code

Connected Entities

otherTitle 2, United States Code“Statutory title governing Congress”Map →

otherTitle 52, United States Code“Statutory title governing voting and elections”Map →

otherTitle 50, United States Code“Statutory title governing war and national defense”Map →

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