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Plain writing

The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to write “clear Government communication that the public can understand and use.”

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is using the Federal Language Guidelines when creating materials that:

  • Provide information to help consumers make financial choices to meet their life goals
  • Provide information to consumers about their rights under federal consumer laws
  • Inform consumers about CFPB activities

See our reports to Congress


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