Sec. 3. DEFINITIONS
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## SEC. 3 DEFINITIONS In this Act: ####
(1)Agency The term “**agency**” means an Executive agency, as defined under section 105 of title 5, United States Code. ####
(2)Covered document The term “**covered document**”— #####
(A)means any document that— ######
(i)is necessary for obtaining any Federal Government benefit or service or filing taxes; ######
(ii)provides information about any Federal Government benefit or service; or ######
(iii)explains to the public how to comply with a requirement the Federal Government administers or enforces; #####
(B)includes (whether in paper or electronic form) a letter, publication, form, notice, or instruction; and #####
(C)does not include a regulation. ####
(3)Plain writing The term “**plain writing**” means writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience.