Read the Bills Act

Read the Bills Act

This bill establishes requirements relating to the introduction and consideration of any bill or resolution in either chamber of Congress.

Specifically, the bill requires any measure introduced in either chamber to contain a provision citing the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the proposed measure, including all of its provisions. Further, the text must also set forth the current law such measure is amending and the proposed modifications to the law.

Additionally, a vote on final passage of a measure (except private bills) may not occur in either chamber unless (1) the full text of the measure is published on an official website of each chamber at least seven days before the vote, (2) public notice of the specific calendar week during which the vote is scheduled to take place is posted on the respective website at least six days before the Monday of such week, and (3) there is a reading of its full text verbatim by the Clerk of the House of Representatives or the Secretary of the Senate to the respective chamber.

Bill 118 s 328, also known as the Read the Bills Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that members of Congress have enough time to read and understand the legislation they are voting on before it is passed into law.

The Read the Bills Act proposes that all bills must be made available to members of Congress and the public at least seven days before a vote is taken. This would give lawmakers the opportunity to thoroughly review the contents of the bill, consult with experts, and gather feedback from their constituents before making a decision.

Additionally, the bill requires that all legislation be written in plain language and be easily understandable to the average American. This is intended to increase transparency and accountability in the legislative process, as well as to prevent lawmakers from passing bills without fully understanding their implications. Overall, the Read the Bills Act aims to promote informed decision-making in Congress and ensure that legislation is carefully considered before it becomes law. It is seen as a way to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the legislative process, and to increase public trust in the government.