House passes bill to fix outdated legal citations in farm and labor laws
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The House voted to report a bill that makes technical changes to how certain laws are written in the United States Code. It does not change any actual rules, benefits, or regulations.
Why it matters: This is a housekeeping measure. It ensures that when lawyers, judges, or government agencies look up these laws, they are pointing to the correct, current sections. It does not alter the substance of the laws, such as how farm subsidies work or how military personnel are treated. It simply fixes the address of the law in the codebook.
Who it affects
- Federal agencies that administer agriculture, education, or military programs
The source is the House of Representatives via Congress.gov; readers should check the final enrolled bill text before relying on specific citation changes.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document