Read the Bills Act mandates full readings of bills and resolutions before votes.

The Read the Bills Act aims to preserve the constitutional authority of Congress and ensure accountability and transparency in legislation. It requires that any bill or resolution introduced in Congress must specify its constitutional authority and set forth current law. Additionally, it mandates that before a vote on final passage, each Senator and Member of the House must sign an affidavit attesting they listened to the full reading of the bill or resolution. The act also stipulates that the full text of the bill must be published online at least seven days before the vote.

Read the Bills Act mandates full readings of bills and resolutions before votes.

The Read the Bills Act aims to preserve the constitutional authority of Congress and ensure accountability and transparency in legislation. It requires that any bill or resolution introduced in Congress must specify its constitutional authority and set forth current law. Additionally, it mandates that before a vote on final passage, each Senator and Member of the House must sign an affidavit attesting they listened to the full reading of the bill or resolution. The act also stipulates that the full text of the bill must be published online at least seven days before the vote.