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119th Congress
Independent · Nonpartisan · Reader-supported
HOUSEH.R. 5210· 119th Congress

Fix outdated legal code cross-references

To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code, title 50, United States Code, and title 52, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.

Sponsor
Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
Introduced
Sep 8, 2025
Last Action
Sep 10, 2025
Passage
82%
Introduced
Sep 8, 2025
Committee
Sep 10, 2025
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Updates broken internal references in federal law codes covering Congress, national defense, and voting.
  • Transfers provisions between sections of the U.S. Code to match where laws now actually live.
  • Corrects technical errors created by previous reclassifications of legal statutes.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Lawyers, courts, and agencies can find the right laws without confusion or dead links.
  • No substantive policy changes—this is housekeeping to make existing law easier to navigate.
  • Prevents future litigation over which version of a law is 'official' due to outdated citations.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Passed House Judiciary Committee on voice vote Sept. 10; awaits full House floor vote.
  • Typically non-controversial housekeeping bills move quickly when no opposition exists.
  • Contact your House representative if you want confirmation they'll support it when voted on.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Sep 10, 2025Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • Sep 10, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Sep 8, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Sep 8, 2025Introduced in House
  • Sep 8, 2025Introduced in House