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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 Sep 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill makes technical, non-substantive corrections to the United States Code and related public laws. Over time, Congress reorganized and renumbered various provisions in titles 2 (legislative branch), 50 (national security and intelligence), and 52 (voting and elections), among others. When that happens, cross-references in other statutes that cite the old section numbers can become outdated or inaccurate. H.R. 5210 goes through numerous federal laws—covering subjects such as congressional pay and administration, the Central Intelligence Agency Act, presidential transitions, and election law—and updates or corrects these outdated citations so they point to the correct, current location of the referenced provisions.
The bill does not change any substantive policy, rights, benefits, or obligations. It affects how existing laws cross-reference one another, which matters mainly to those who read, interpret, or apply federal statutes—such as courts, agencies, and legal researchers—by ensuring citations are accurate and easier to follow. Ordinary members of the public are not directly affected by any change in rules or requirements.
The bill was introduced by Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) in September 2025 and passed the House on August 31, 2026, by voice vote under a procedure used for noncontroversial legislation. It next goes to the Senate for consideration; if the Senate passes it in the same form, it would go to the President to be signed into law.
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Official summary
This bill makes technical amendments to various titles of the U.S. Code to reflect reclassification of provisions of Title 2 (The Congress), Title 50 (War And National Defense), and Title 52 (Voting And Elections). (Reclassification is the transfer of provisions from one place in the code to another.)
Timeline
14 Sep 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5210 do?
- This bill makes technical, non-substantive corrections to the United States Code and related public laws. Over time, Congress reorganized and renumbered various provisions in titles 2 (legislative branch), 50 (national security and intelligence), and 52 (voting and elections), among others. When that happens, cross-references in other statutes that cite the old section numbers can become outdated or inaccurate. H.R. 5210 goes through numerous federal laws—covering subjects such as congressional pay and administration, the Central Intelligence Agency Act, presidential transitions, and election law—and updates or corrects these outdated citations so they point to the correct, current location of the referenced provisions. The bill does not change any substantive policy, rights, benefits, or obligations. It affects how existing laws cross-reference one another, which matters mainly to those who read, interpret, or apply federal statutes—such as courts, agencies, and legal researchers—by ensuring citations are accurate and easier to follow. Ordinary members of the public are not directly affected by any change in rules or requirements. The bill was introduced by Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) in September 2025 and passed the House on August 31, 2026, by voice vote under a procedure used for noncontroversial legislation. It next goes to the Senate for consideration; if the Senate passes it in the same form, it would go to the President to be signed into law.
- Has H.R. 5210 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5210. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5210?
- H.R. 5210 was sponsored by Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (D-MD), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5210?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (14 Sep 2026).
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