Congress updates statutory references in Title 25 of the U.S. Code
August 31, 2026
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These changes ensure that legal citations remain accurate and functional for researchers, attorneys, and government agencies relying on the U.S. Code.
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Legal professionals
They must use the updated statutory citations in legal filings and research.
Government agencies
They must update internal references and documentation to align with the corrected U.S. Code citations.
Current stage: passed_chamber.
Signed.
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Key Facts
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Why It Matters
These changes ensure that legal citations remain accurate and functional for researchers, attorneys, and government agencies relying on the U.S. Code.
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Statutory Maintenance
The bill represents routine maintenance of the U.S. Code to ensure legal citations remain accurate following previous reclassifications of federal law.
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