H.R. 872 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
One Subject at a Time Act
H.R. 872 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 5, 2021, sponsored by Russ Fulcher with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 5, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Congress
What it does
One Subject at a Time Act This bill requires each bill or joint resolution to include no more than one subject and the subject to be clearly and descriptively expressed in the measure's title. An appropriations bill may not contain any general legislation or change to existing law that is not germane to the subject of such bill.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Russ Fulcher (R-ID). Co-sponsors: 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. (Apr 23, 2021)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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