S 55 · in committee · significant
Read the Bills Act
- government reform
What this bill does
- Bills must cite which Constitutional powers authorize each provision and show how they modify existing law.
- All members of Congress are affected, as are citizens who can sue if requirements are violated.
- Bills cannot be voted on unless full text is published 7 days prior, read aloud in chamber, and members affirm they read it.
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How would requiring bills to cite Constitutional authority and show legal modifications affect Congress's ability to pass legislation quickly during emergencies?
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What are the practical challenges of reading entire bill texts aloud in chamber, and how might this requirement change what gets included in legislation?
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If citizens gain the right to sue for violations of these procedural requirements, how could this affect the courts and the legislative process?
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Sponsor · R-KY
Rand Paul
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Introduced 2025-01-09
Legislative timeline
2025-01-09 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
2025-01-09 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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