Government Glossary
NARA – National Archives and Records Administration
After the President signs a bill into law, it is delivered to NARA’s Office of the Federal Register where editors.
Plain-English Meaning
In the Guide to Government, this term should be read in context: who has legal authority, what public process is being used, where official records can be verified, and what practical choices a citizen or public official can make. Understanding the term helps visitors move from a headline or document title to the actual institution, deadline, power, or right involved.