S.574 - Plain Writing Act of 2009

A bill to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing that Government documents issued to the public must be written clearly, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: A bill to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing that Government documents issued to the public must be written clearly, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Plain Writing Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Short: Plain Writing Act of 2009 as reported to senate.

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Top recipients for ALL supporting interest groups

Name Amount Received Vote On Passage
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D, NY] $20,250
Sen. Patty Murray [D, WA] $10,650
Sen. Charles Schumer [D, NY] $10,600
Sen. Michael Bennet [D, CO] $9,800
Sen. Daniel Inouye [D, HI] $9,300
Sen. Maria Cantwell [D, WA] $7,300
Sen. Patrick Toomey [R, PA] $6,600
Sen. Richard Shelby [R, AL] $5,300
Sen. Robert Portman [R, OH] $4,800
Sen. Mark Kirk [R, IL] $2,850
 
Rep. Todd Akin [R, MO-2] $9,200
Rep. Niki Tsongas [D, MA-5] $6,550
Rep. James Moran [D, VA-8] $6,500
Rep. Nancy Pelosi [D, CA-8] $5,800
Rep. Louise Slaughter [D, NY-28] $5,000
Rep. Daniel Lipinski [D, IL-3] $4,800
Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D, OH-9] $4,800
Rep. Timothy Ryan [D, OH-17] $4,800
Rep. Jesse Jackson [D, IL-2] $4,000
Rep. Charles Rangel [D, NY-15] $3,400

Specific Organizations Supporting S.574

  • Center for Plain Language
  • Federation of American Scientists

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