Federal Register Modernization Act of 2024

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Legislation Details

Amends title 44 of the United States Code to modernize the Federal Register.
Changes terminology from “printing” to “publishing” in various sections.
Defines “publish” as the circulation for sale or distribution to the public.
Establishes procedures for filing documents with the Office of the Federal Register, including public inspection and retention by the National Archives.
Mandates immediate publication of documents in the Federal Register by the Government Publishing Office.
Allows for alternative publication methods in case of operational disruptions at the Government Publishing Office.
Updates the composition and duties of the Administrative Committee of the Federal Register.
Introduces provisions for the preparation and publication of a special edition of the Federal Register for codification of agency documents.
Requires the Code of Federal Regulations to be kept current and allows for electronic access to updates.
Establishes that codified documents are prima facie evidence of their text and effectiveness upon publication.
Includes technical and conforming amendments to the table of sections for chapter 15 of title 44.

Amends title 44 of the United States Code to modernize the Federal Register.
Changes terminology from “printing” to “publishing” in various sections.
Defines “publish” as the circulation for sale or distribution to the public.
Establishes procedures for filing documents with the Office of the Federal Register, including public inspection and retention by the National Archives.
Mandates immediate publication of documents in the Federal Register by the Government Publishing Office.
Allows for alternative publication methods in case of operational disruptions at the Government Publishing Office.
Updates the composition and duties of the Administrative Committee of the Federal Register.
Introduces provisions for the preparation and publication of a special edition of the Federal Register for codification of agency documents.
Requires the Code of Federal Regulations to be kept current and allows for electronic access to updates.
Establishes that codified documents are prima facie evidence of their text and effectiveness upon publication.
Includes technical and conforming amendments to the table of sections for chapter 15 of title 44.