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H.R. 5321 115th Congress House

TL; DR Act of 2018

Official title: To improve communication from Federal agencies to individuals by requiring clear instructions, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 15, 2018 Introduced by: Seth Moulton Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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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
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 Latest action May 23, 2018

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Republican 4
R
Banks, Jim
Indiana · Jun 19, 2018
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · May 15, 2018
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Apr 16, 2018
 R
Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Mar 19, 2018
Loebsack, David
· Mar 15, 2018
Meadows, Mark
· Mar 15, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5321: TL; DR Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5321/
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