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)
All Bill Titles
- 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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Interests that support this bill:
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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U.S. Congress - S.574 Plain Writing Act of 2009




