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H.R. 5321

TL; DR Act of 2018

Too Long; Didn't Read Act of 2018 or the TL; DR Act of 2018

This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to develop and issue regulations that direct each federal agency to provide a clearly-marked section at the top of a communication (both hard copy and electronic) that the agency sends to an individual if such communication requires or authorizes such individual to take action.

To the extent practicable, the clearly-marked section at the top of the first page shall include:

  • the action item;
  • if a response is required, optional, or not required;
  • the deadline, if applicable;
  • how to complete the action item; and
  • the agency's contact information.

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6](D-MA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors1 D5 R
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  1. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  2. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  4. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

TL; DR Act of 2018 — Informed