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Legislative Transparency: Titles Must Reflect Bill Content

New rules in the House of Representatives aim to ensure that titles of bills and resolutions clearly reflect their content. This means citizens can more easily understand what a document is about before delving into its details. The goal is to increase transparency in the legislative process.
Key points
Bill and resolution titles must accurately describe their content, making it easier for citizens to understand their purpose.
If a title does not match the content, the document will be removed from consideration or sent back for review.
The change seeks to improve transparency and accessibility of legal information for all citizens.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_46
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Process start date: 2023-01-20
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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 118_HRES_46.

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 2023-01-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Bill and resolution titles must accurately describe their content, making it easier for citizens to understand their purpose.
  • If a title does not match the content, the document will be removed from consideration or sent back for review.
  • The change seeks to improve transparency and accessibility of legal information for all citizens.
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 2025-12-24.

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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