Plain language: It takes an act of Congress

Congress is moving toward making plain language “the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes.” H.R. 3548 passed in the House on April 14 by a vote 0f 376 to 1. Its companion, S. 2291, is pending in the Senate.¹ You can read the full text of the House bill here, and the Senate bill here.

Hat tip to Roy Jacobsen.

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¹ Co-sponsors of S. 2291 include Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.