One Subject at a Time Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 10, 2017)
One Subject at a Time Act
This bill requires: (1) each bill or joint resolution to embrace no more than one subject, and (2) the subject to be clearly and descriptively expressed in the measure's title.
An appropriations bill may not contain any general legislation or change of existing law requirement if its subject is not germane to the subject of such bill.
The bill voids: (1) an entire Act or joint resolution if its title addresses two or more unrelated subjects, (2) provisions in legislation not clearly and descriptively expressed in the measure's title, (3) appropriation provisions in legislation outside the relevant subcommittee's jurisdiction, and (4) provisions of appropriation bills not germane to their subject matter.
The bill grants aggrieved persons and Members of Congress the right to bring an action against the United States to seek appropriate relief, including an injunction against the enforcement of any law the passage of which did not conform to this bill.
What just happenedFeb 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 10, 2017
- Feb 6, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Jan 10, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 10, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 10, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House