HR 5321
115th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
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TL; DR Act of 2018
Introduced: March 15, 2018
Introduced by:
Moulton, Seth
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 23, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 23, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 15, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 15, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committees of jurisdiction
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