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Legislative Clarity: No More Misleading Bill Titles in Congress

This proposal aims to ensure that the titles of bills and resolutions in the U.S. House of Representatives clearly reflect their content. This means citizens will have easier access to understandable information about what new laws actually contain, making it simpler to assess their impact on daily life.
Key points
Prohibits consideration of bills whose titles do not adequately express their contents.
If a title is misleading, the bill will be sent back to committee or removed from the House calendar.
Increases transparency in the legislative process, making it easier for citizens to understand new laws.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1465
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Process start date: 2022-11-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of bills and resolutions whose titles do not adequately express their contents.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1465.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits consideration of bills whose titles do not adequately express their contents.
  • If a title is misleading, the bill will be sent back to committee or removed from the House calendar.
  • Increases transparency in the legislative process, making it easier for citizens to understand new laws.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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