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One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act

1/19/2024, 4:35 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 91

One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act

This bill requires each bill or joint resolution to include no more than one subject and the subject to be clearly and descriptively expressed in the measure's title.

An appropriations bill may not contain any general legislation or change to existing law that is not germane to the subject of such bill.

The bill voids measures or provisions noncompliant with these requirements, including appropriation provisions outside the relevant subcommittee's jurisdiction. Additionally, a person (individual or entity) who is aggrieved by the enforcement, or the attempted enforcement, of a law that passed without complying with this bill's requirements may sue the United States for appropriate relief.

Current Status of Bill HR 91

Bill HR 91 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 91 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023.  Bill HR 91's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 91

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 91

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 91

One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act
One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act
To require that each bill enacted by Congress be limited to only one subject and for other purposes.

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