Bill > HRes501

This resolution, known as the Building Unity through Dual Sponsors (BUDS) Resolution, amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow two Members of Congress to jointly sponsor a public bill or resolution, with the specific requirement that one sponsor must be from the majority party and the other from the minority party. The resolution modifies existing House rules to enable this new type of joint sponsorship, including provisions that allow both joint sponsors to name additional cosponsors and submit the required constitutional authority statement. By encouraging bipartisan collaboration at the initial stage of legislation, the resolution aims to promote political unity and potentially increase the likelihood of finding common ground on legislative initiatives across party lines, reflecting a desire to reduce partisan gridlock in the legislative process.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/501/all-info