Bill > S3879

This bill, titled the Read the Bills Act, aims to preserve the constitutional authority of Congress and ensure accountability and transparency in the legislative process. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Requiring any bill or resolution introduced in Congress to cite the specific powers granted in the Constitution that authorize the proposed measure. Bills or resolutions that do not comply will not be accepted by the Clerk of the House or Secretary of the Senate. 2. Requiring bills or resolutions that amend or modify current law to set forth the full text of the current law, the proposed amendments, and the law as it would read with the amendments. Bills or resolutions that do not comply will not be accepted. 3. Establishing procedures prior to a vote on final passage, including publishing the full text of the bill or resolution on official websites at least 7 days in advance, providing public notice of the specific calendar week for the vote, and requiring the full text to be read verbatim to the respective chamber. 4. Providing that any Act of Congress that does not comply with these requirements shall have no force or effect, and allowing individuals, Members of Congress, and residents of a Senator or Representative's district to bring a lawsuit seeking appropriate relief. The bill aims to increase transparency and ensure Members of Congress are fully informed and accountable to their constituents before voting on legislation.