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S59FEDERALin_committee

One Subject at a Time Act

January 9, 2025

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.Jan 9, 2025
Lead sponsor

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this law would change how Congress drafts legislation by prohibiting 'omnibus' bills, requiring lawmakers to vote on individual policy topics separately rather than in large, multi-subject packages.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Members of Congress

Legislators would be required to draft and vote on bills containing only one subject rather than multi-subject packages.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes a new rule for federal legislation requiring that every bill or joint resolution contain only one subject. It aims to prevent the practice of bundling unrelated provisions into a single piece of legislation.

Why It Matters

If passed, this law would change how Congress drafts legislation by prohibiting 'omnibus' bills, requiring lawmakers to vote on individual policy topics separately rather than in large, multi-subject packages.

Key Facts

  • The bill is designated as 'S' (Senate bill).
  • The bill has been read twice by the Senate.
  • The bill has been referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration for further consideration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?
It mandates that all future federal bills and joint resolutions must be limited to a single subject.
What is the current status of this bill?
It has been introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

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policy shift100% confidence

Legislative Process Reform

The bill represents an attempt to restrict the scope of individual legislative acts to single subjects.

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Rules and AdministrationThe committee to which the bill was referred for review.Map →

Analysis Score

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  • Significance65
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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz20
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