Write the Laws Act

12/13/2023, 10:55 AM

Write the Laws Act

This bill prohibits an act of Congress from containing any delegation of legislative powers, whether to any component within the legislative branch, the President or any other member of the executive branch, the judicial branch, any agency or quasi-public agency, any state or state instrumentality, or any other organization or individual.

The Government Accountability Office must identify to Congress all statutes enacted before 90 days after this bill's enactment that contain any delegation of legislative power.

Any act of Congress, presidential directive, adjudicative decision, rule, or regulation that is enacted 90 days or more after this bill's enactment and is noncompliant with this bill shall have no force or effect.

Bill 118 s 329, also known as the Write the Laws Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that members of Congress are actively involved in the legislative process by requiring them to personally write and sponsor any legislation they propose.

Under this act, members of Congress would be prohibited from introducing bills that are written by outside entities, such as lobbyists or special interest groups. Instead, they would be required to draft the legislation themselves or with the help of their staff. This is aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the legislative process, as well as ensuring that lawmakers are fully informed about the content of the bills they are proposing.

Additionally, the Write the Laws Act would require all legislation to be made publicly available online for at least 72 hours before it can be voted on. This is intended to give the public and other lawmakers the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the proposed legislation before it is passed into law. Overall, the Write the Laws Act seeks to promote a more open and democratic legislative process by empowering members of Congress to take a more active role in crafting the laws that govern the country. It remains to be seen whether this bill will gain enough support to become law, but it has sparked important discussions about the role of lawmakers in the legislative process.
Congress
118
Number
S - 329
Introduced on
2023-02-09
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/9/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Write the Laws Act

This bill prohibits an act of Congress from containing any delegation of legislative powers, whether to any component within the legislative branch, the President or any other member of the executive branch, the judicial branch, any agency or quasi-public agency, any state or state instrumentality, or any other organization or individual.

The Government Accountability Office must identify to Congress all statutes enacted before 90 days after this bill's enactment that contain any delegation of legislative power.

Any act of Congress, presidential directive, adjudicative decision, rule, or regulation that is enacted 90 days or more after this bill's enactment and is noncompliant with this bill shall have no force or effect.

Bill 118 s 329, also known as the Write the Laws Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that members of Congress are actively involved in the legislative process by requiring them to personally write and sponsor any legislation they propose.

Under this act, members of Congress would be prohibited from introducing bills that are written by outside entities, such as lobbyists or special interest groups. Instead, they would be required to draft the legislation themselves or with the help of their staff. This is aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the legislative process, as well as ensuring that lawmakers are fully informed about the content of the bills they are proposing.

Additionally, the Write the Laws Act would require all legislation to be made publicly available online for at least 72 hours before it can be voted on. This is intended to give the public and other lawmakers the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the proposed legislation before it is passed into law. Overall, the Write the Laws Act seeks to promote a more open and democratic legislative process by empowering members of Congress to take a more active role in crafting the laws that govern the country. It remains to be seen whether this bill will gain enough support to become law, but it has sparked important discussions about the role of lawmakers in the legislative process.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to end the unconstitutional delegation of legislative power which was exclusively vested in the Senate and House of Representatives by article I, section 1 of the Constitution of the United States, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to issue a report to Congress detailing the extent of the problem of unconstitutional delegation to the end that such delegations can be phased out, thereby restoring the constitutional principle of separation of powers set forth in the first sections of the Constitution of the United States.
Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics
Potential Impact
Congressional oversight•
Congressional-executive branch relations•
Government information and archives•
Legislative rules and procedure•
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

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Latest Summary3/8/2023

Write the Laws Act

This bill prohibits an act of Congress from containing any delegation of legislative powers, whether to any component within the legislative branch, the President or any other member of the executive branch, the j...

Latest Action2/9/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.