H.R. 4499, the To make technical amendments to update statutory references to provisions reclassified to title 34, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors., passed the House on August 31, 2026.
H.R. 4499 — To make technical amendments to update statutory references…
What it does
This bill updates hundreds of statutory cross-references throughout federal law to reflect a 2018 reorganization that moved criminal justice and law enforcement provisions from Title 42 (Public Health and Welfare) to Title 34 (Crime Control) of the U.S. Code. It corrects outdated citations in laws governing victims' rights, sex offender registration, DNA databases, law enforcement grants, domestic violence protections, and juvenile justice — ensuring that existing protections and programs continue to function without legal disruption.
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What happens next
H.R. 4499 passed the House. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Mark Harris.
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