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

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	SRES 605
Type of Legislation	Senate Resolution
Congress	116
Status	Archived — 116th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

This resolution makes it out of order in the Senate to consider any measure or matter until one session day has passed since introduction for every 20 pages included in the measure or matter, plus one session day for any number of remaining pages less than 20.

The resolution allows any Senator to raise a point of order that the consideration of any measure or matter is not in order if not enough days have passed since introduction. The point of order may be waived or suspended only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Senators.

Bill Title

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

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2020-06-03: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S2699)
• 2020-06-03: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.