H.R. 5210 — 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.
Executive Summary
H.R. 5210 is a routine, non-controversial housekeeping measure designed to correct outdated statutory cross-references in the United States Code. Specifically, it updates references to provisions that have been recently reclassified or reorganized within Title 2 (Congress), Title 50 (War and National Defense), and Title 52 (Voting and Elections). This bill does not make substantive policy changes; rather, it ensures the accuracy, consistency, and usability of the U.S. Code for legal practitioners, courts, and the general public.
Arguments For
- Ensures the accuracy and reliability of the United States Code, preventing legal confusion or misinterpretation in the courts.
- Represents a non-controversial, bipartisan 'good government' effort that requires minimal floor time and demonstrates basic legislative competence.
Likely Supporters
Arguments Against
- Consumes minor administrative and committee resources that could theoretically be spent on substantive policy issues.
- Given its purely technical nature, it offers no political or messaging value for members seeking to campaign on legislative achievements.
Likely Opponents
📋 Key Provisions
- Division A: Updates statutory references to provisions classified to Title 2 of the U.S. Code (Congress) across various other titles, including updates to the Ethics in Government Act and the Congressional Budget Act.
- Division B: Corrects cross-references related to Chapters 44, 45, 46, and 47 of Title 50 (War and National Defense), primarily updating citations to the National Security Act of 1947, the Central Intelligence Agency Act, and related intelligence laws.
- Division C: Updates statutory references to provisions classified to Title 52 (Voting and Elections), ensuring accurate citations to foundational voting laws like the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Updates references to the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 in Title 2.
"Section 701(c) of the Ethics in Government Act"
Updates references to the National Security Act of 1947 in Title 50.
"Section 3(5) of the National Security"
Updates references to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 in Title 52.
"section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act"