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H. Res. 18 118th Congress House

Less is More Resolution

Official title: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the introduction or consideration of certain legislation that authorizes or makes appropriations… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the introduction or consideration of certain legislation that authorizes or makes appropriations of funds for a Federal program not previously authorized or funded, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 10, 2023 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 118th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jan 10, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Ethics, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 10, 2023
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 10, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Ethics, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Less is More Resolution

This resolution prohibits consideration of legislation in the House of Representatives if the legislation authorizes or appropriates funding for a new program without also reducing funding for at least two other federal programs. Each reduction must equal or exceed the amount authorized or appropriated for the new program.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Republican 6
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Jan 10, 2023
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Cloud, Michael
Texas · Jan 10, 2023
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Massie, Thomas
Kentucky · Jan 10, 2023
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Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Jan 10, 2023
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Moore, Barry
Alabama · Jan 10, 2023
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Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Jan 10, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 18: Less is More Resolution. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-18/
MLA
"H. Res. 18: Less is More Resolution." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-18/.
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H. Res. 18, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-18/.
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[H. Res. 18: Less is More Resolution](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-18/)
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