Modernizing Congressional Reporting Act of 2018

Bill 115 s 3027, also known as the Modernizing Congressional Reporting Act of 2018, aims to improve the reporting practices of Congress by requiring the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives to modernize and streamline the process of reporting legislative activities.

The bill mandates that the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives establish a standardized format for reporting legislative activities, including committee hearings, markups, and votes. This format must be easily accessible to the public and include information such as the date, time, and location of the activity, as well as a summary of the discussion and any votes taken.

Additionally, the bill requires that all reports be made available online in a searchable and downloadable format, making it easier for the public to access and analyze congressional activities. This transparency is intended to increase accountability and promote public engagement in the legislative process. Overall, the Modernizing Congressional Reporting Act of 2018 seeks to modernize and improve the reporting practices of Congress in order to make legislative activities more transparent and accessible to the public.