To prohibit a single bill or joint resolution presented by Congress to the President from containing multiple subjects and to require the equal application of laws to Members of Congress.

1/8/2025, 1:40 PM
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 119 hr 157, also known as the "Single Subject Act," aims to address two key issues within the US Congress. The first part of the bill seeks to prohibit any single bill or joint resolution presented by Congress to the President from containing multiple subjects. This means that each piece of legislation must focus on a single issue, preventing lawmakers from including unrelated provisions in order to pass them through without proper scrutiny.

The second part of the bill focuses on ensuring the equal application of laws to Members of Congress. This means that lawmakers themselves must abide by the laws they create, without any special exemptions or privileges. This provision aims to promote accountability and transparency within Congress, ensuring that all members are held to the same standards as the general public.

Overall, Bill 119 hr 157 seeks to promote good governance and prevent the abuse of power within Congress by ensuring that legislation is focused and transparent, and that lawmakers are held accountable for their actions.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 157

Introduced on
2025-01-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 119 hr 157, also known as the "Single Subject Act," aims to address two key issues within the US Congress. The first part of the bill seeks to prohibit any single bill or joint resolution presented by Congress to the President from containing multiple subjects. This means that each piece of legislation must focus on a single issue, preventing lawmakers from including unrelated provisions in order to pass them through without proper scrutiny.

The second part of the bill focuses on ensuring the equal application of laws to Members of Congress. This means that lawmakers themselves must abide by the laws they create, without any special exemptions or privileges. This provision aims to promote accountability and transparency within Congress, ensuring that all members are held to the same standards as the general public.

Overall, Bill 119 hr 157 seeks to promote good governance and prevent the abuse of power within Congress by ensuring that legislation is focused and transparent, and that lawmakers are held accountable for their actions.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit a single bill or joint resolution presented by Congress to the President from containing multiple subjects and to require the equal application of laws to Members of Congress.

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.