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One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act

USA119th CongressHR-95| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act" aims to streamline legislation by requiring that each bill or joint resolution passed by Congress address only one subject , which must be clearly and descriptively expressed in its title. This measure seeks to prevent the inclusion of unrelated provisions within a single piece of legislation. The bill specifically prohibits appropriations measures from containing general legislation or changes to existing law that are not germane to the bill's core subject matter, though limitations on spending are permitted. Non-compliant acts face severe consequences: if a bill's title covers multiple unrelated subjects, the entire act is rendered void , and any provisions not clearly expressed in the title or non-germane appropriations clauses are also void. To ensure adherence, the Act establishes a judicial enforcement mechanism , allowing any aggrieved person, including Members of Congress, to file a lawsuit against the United States to seek relief, such as an injunction, against the enforcement of non-compliant laws.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6635
One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-46
One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-91
One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6635
    One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-46
    One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-91
    One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Congress

AppropriationsCivil actions and liabilityGovernment liabilityLegislative rules and procedure

One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act

USA119th CongressHR-95| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
The "One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act" aims to streamline legislation by requiring that each bill or joint resolution passed by Congress address only one subject , which must be clearly and descriptively expressed in its title. This measure seeks to prevent the inclusion of unrelated provisions within a single piece of legislation. The bill specifically prohibits appropriations measures from containing general legislation or changes to existing law that are not germane to the bill's core subject matter, though limitations on spending are permitted. Non-compliant acts face severe consequences: if a bill's title covers multiple unrelated subjects, the entire act is rendered void , and any provisions not clearly expressed in the title or non-germane appropriations clauses are also void. To ensure adherence, the Act establishes a judicial enforcement mechanism , allowing any aggrieved person, including Members of Congress, to file a lawsuit against the United States to seek relief, such as an injunction, against the enforcement of non-compliant laws.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6635
One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-46
One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-91
One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6635
    One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-46
    One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-91
    One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Judiciary Committee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsCivil actions and liabilityGovernment liabilityLegislative rules and procedure