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Write the Laws Act
12/13/2023, 10:55 AM
Summary of Bill S 329
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.
Congressional Summary of S 329
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.
