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Federal Officials Must Stay for Full Congressional Questioning

This new act mandates that federal officials regularly testifying before Congressional committees must remain at hearings until every present committee member has had an opportunity to ask questions. This aims to ensure more thorough oversight of government actions and increase transparency, indirectly impacting the quality of decisions made on behalf of citizens.
Key points
Federal officials are required to stay at Congressional hearings until all committee members have asked questions.
Committee members are guaranteed an opportunity to question before anyone gets a second turn.
The changes aim to enhance accountability and transparency of federal government operations.
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Print number: 118_HR_5590
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Process start date: 2023-09-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No More Hard Stops Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5590.

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 2023-09-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal officials are required to stay at Congressional hearings until all committee members have asked questions.
  • Committee members are guaranteed an opportunity to question before anyone gets a second turn.
  • The changes aim to enhance accountability and transparency of federal government operations.
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: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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