Revisions to title 5, United States Code, to keep the title current
Dec 27, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 4196
Became law: Dec 27, 2022
Dec 27, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 4196
Became law: Dec 27, 2022
Summary
Organizes several existing laws about government advisory committees, inspectors general, and ethics into one place in the United States Code to make them easier to find.
What problem does this solve?
Important laws about how the government works were not officially part of the main U.S. law books, making them hard to find and use correctly. This law moves these scattered rules into Title 5 of the U.S. Code and updates all other laws to refer to their new location.
What does this law do?
Moves the Federal Advisory Committee Act into Title 5
Takes the law governing federal advisory committees and places it into a new Chapter 10 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code, making it an official part of the main federal statutes.
Moves the Inspector General Act of 1978 into Title 5
Takes the law that establishes and defines the roles of Inspectors General in federal agencies and places it into a new Chapter 4 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code.
Moves the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 into Title 5
Takes the law covering financial disclosure and ethics rules for federal officials and places it into a new Chapter 131 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code.
Clarifies that the new wording does not change existing law
States that reorganizing and rewording these laws is only for clarity and modernization. It does not change the meaning, effect, or legal history of the original laws.
Who does this affect?
- Federal government employees
- Government lawyers
- Federal agency officials
What is the real world impact?
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Improves legal clarity and organization
Moves important but separate laws into the main body of the U.S. Code. This makes the law easier for everyone to find, read, and reference correctly, reducing confusion and potential errors in legal work.
When does this start?
This law becomes effective on December 27, 2022.