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More time to read legislation before US Senate votes.

This proposal aims to ensure senators have enough time to review all legislative documents before consideration. This means important decisions affecting citizens' rights and duties will be made after more thorough analysis, potentially increasing the quality and transparency of the legislative process.
Key points
Requires one session day to pass for every 20 pages of a legislative document before it can be considered.
Aims to give senators sufficient time to read and understand the content of bills, resolutions, and other documents.
The rule can only be waived by a three-fifths vote of senators, making it harder to rush unread legislation through.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_20
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Process start date: 2021-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_20.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires one session day to pass for every 20 pages of a legislative document before it can be considered.
  • Aims to give senators sufficient time to read and understand the content of bills, resolutions, and other documents.
  • The rule can only be waived by a three-fifths vote of senators, making it harder to rush unread legislation through.
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 Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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