Congressional Transparency: Mandatory Bill Reading and Public Accountability Rules.
This Act establishes strict transparency rules for Congress, requiring the full text of bills to be published 7 days before a vote and read aloud in their entirety. A major change is the requirement for members of Congress to sign an affidavit, under penalty of perjury, confirming they have read or listened to the entire bill before voting. Citizens gain the right to challenge laws enacted without adherence to these new procedural safeguards, as such acts will have no legal force.
Key points
All bills must be publicly available online in an easily searchable format for at least 7 days before the final vote.
Members of Congress must sign an affidavit, under penalty of perjury, confirming they have read or listened attentively to the full text of the bill before voting in favor.
Bills amending existing law must clearly show the current text, the proposed changes, and the resulting new text, along with citing specific constitutional authority.
Laws passed in violation of these procedures will have no legal effect, and citizens aggrieved by such laws can challenge them in court.
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