A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.
2/3/2025, 10:19 PMCongress
119
Number
SRES - 18
Introduced on
2025-01-09
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
Status of Legislation
Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote
Purpose and Summary
This resolution permits Senators to object to the consideration of a measure unless a required amount of time has passed since the measure's introduction. Specifically, the resolution requires that one session day elapse for every 20 pages included in the measure (plus one session day for any number of remaining pages less than 20). An objection raised on these grounds may be waived or suspended only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Senators.
Bill 119 S.Res. 18 is a resolution introduced in the US Senate that aims to ensure that legislation is given enough time to be read and understood before it is voted on. The resolution emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in the legislative process, stating that all members of Congress should have sufficient time to review proposed bills and amendments.
The resolution highlights the need for lawmakers to have a clear understanding of the content and implications of legislation before making decisions that will impact the American people. It calls for a minimum of 72 hours for members of Congress and the public to review bills before they are brought to a vote.
The resolution also emphasizes the importance of bipartisan cooperation and collaboration in the legislative process, stating that all members of Congress should have the opportunity to provide input and feedback on proposed legislation. It aims to promote a more deliberative and thoughtful approach to lawmaking, ensuring that all voices are heard and considered before decisions are made. Overall, Bill 119 S.Res. 18 seeks to promote transparency, accountability, and collaboration in the legislative process, emphasizing the importance of giving lawmakers and the public enough time to review and understand proposed legislation before it is voted on.
The resolution highlights the need for lawmakers to have a clear understanding of the content and implications of legislation before making decisions that will impact the American people. It calls for a minimum of 72 hours for members of Congress and the public to review bills before they are brought to a vote.
The resolution also emphasizes the importance of bipartisan cooperation and collaboration in the legislative process, stating that all members of Congress should have the opportunity to provide input and feedback on proposed legislation. It aims to promote a more deliberative and thoughtful approach to lawmaking, ensuring that all voices are heard and considered before decisions are made. Overall, Bill 119 S.Res. 18 seeks to promote transparency, accountability, and collaboration in the legislative process, emphasizing the importance of giving lawmakers and the public enough time to review and understand proposed legislation before it is voted on.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.
Display TitleA resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.
Policy Areas
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Recent Activity
Latest Summary2/3/2025
This resolution permits Senators to object to the consideration of a measure unless a required amount of time has passed since the measure's introduction. Specifically, the resolution requires that one session day elapse for every 20 pages include...
d in the measure (plus one session day for any number of remaining pages less than 20). An objection raised on these grounds may be waived or suspended only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Senators.
Latest Action1/9/2025
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S80)