S. 55In Committee
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Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes constitutional citation, public posting, full-text reading, and member certification requirements before Congress can consider or finally vote on bills and resolutions
Key points
- Require constitutional authority citations
- Require publication
- Require full text floor readings
- Authorize lawsuits for violations
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-09 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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