House Bill 5321
115th Congress(2017-2018)
TL; DR Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 15, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5321
Congress
115
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
March 15, 2018
05/23/2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
05/23/2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
03/15/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
03/15/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:12 PM