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.
United States119th CongressHR-5204House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 10, 2025
Summary
This bill proposes a series of technical amendments aimed at updating statutory references and correcting related errors within the United States Code. Its primary purpose is to ensure that citations to federal law are accurate and reflect current codification, without altering the substantive meaning or intent of the original legislation. The amendments span multiple titles of the U.S. Code, including significant changes in Title 7 (Agriculture) , Title 20 (Education) , and Title 43 (Public Lands) , as well as adjustments in Titles 5, 11, 16, 21, 26, 42, and 48. These corrections involve striking outdated or incorrect U.S. Code sections and inserting the proper, current citations. For instance, many provisions within Title 7 related to agricultural research and extension are updated to reflect new codifications, such as replacing references to "7 U.S.C. 450i" with "7 U.S.C. 3157." Similarly, references to certain higher education and community service programs in Titles 11, 42, and 48 are updated from "42 U.S.C. 2751 et seq." to "20 U.S.C. 1087-51 et seq." The bill also addresses various land management and wildlife conservation statutes in Titles 16 and 43, correcting citations to acts like the Act of August 28, 1937, and the Act of May 24, 1939. These non-substantive changes are crucial for maintaining the clarity and integrity of the federal legal framework, making it easier for legal professionals and the public to navigate and understand the law.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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