House Bill 4929
116th Congress(2019-2020)
TL; DR Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 30, 2019
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
4929
Congress
116
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 2019 or the TL; DR Act of 2019
This bill requires a 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 act.
The clearly-marked section shall include
- the authorized or required action;
- if a response by the individual is required, optional, or not permitted;
- all deadlines to complete the authorized or required action;
- how to complete the authorized or required action; and
- the contact information for the agency, department, or office that can assist or answer questions relating to the authorized or required action.
October 30, 2019
10/30/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
10/30/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:47:42 AM