Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of bills and resolutions whose titles do not adequately express their contents.
12/15/2023, 3:51 PMSummary of Bill HRES 46
Bill 118 HRES 46, also known as the "Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to Prohibit the Consideration of Bills and Resolutions Whose Titles Do Not Adequately Express Their Contents," aims to address the issue of misleading or unclear titles of bills and resolutions in the House of Representatives.The bill proposes an amendment to the rules of the House of Representatives that would prohibit the consideration of any bill or resolution whose title does not accurately reflect the contents of the legislation. This means that lawmakers would be required to ensure that the title of their proposed legislation clearly and accurately represents what the bill or resolution is about.
The purpose of this amendment is to promote transparency and accountability in the legislative process by ensuring that lawmakers and the public are fully informed about the contents of proposed legislation. By requiring clear and accurate titles, the bill aims to prevent confusion and misrepresentation of the intent of legislation. If passed, this amendment would have implications for how lawmakers draft and present their legislation in the House of Representatives. It would require lawmakers to carefully consider the wording of their bill titles to ensure that they accurately reflect the contents of the legislation. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 46 seeks to improve the transparency and integrity of the legislative process in the House of Representatives by ensuring that the titles of bills and resolutions clearly and accurately represent their contents.
Congressional Summary of HRES 46
This resolution permits Members to object to the consideration of legislation if the title (including the short title, if applicable) does not adequately expresses the content of the legislation.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 46
Bill HRES 46 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 20, 2023. Bill HRES 46 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 20, 2023. Bill HRES 46's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Rules. as of January 20, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 46
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