Rand Paul doubles down on bill to make Congress more transparent

By Jordain Carney
June 19, 2015, 12:18 pm

Sen. Rand Paul is doubling down on passing legislation he says would increase congressional transparency.

The Kentucky Republican, who is running for president, has reintroduced proposals that would limit the subject of any bill to one topic, as well as a separate measure that aims to ensure lawmakers have read a proposal before it's voted on.

Paul suggested his legislation would give Americans more input into the legislative process and prevent Congress from passing legislation "without hearings, amendments, or debate."

"I firmly believe the American people have a right to be part of the legislative process," Paul said in a statement. "My bills will allow citizens sufficient time to read and give input to members of Congress as they consider legislation impacting the lives of all Americans."

Paul's One Subject at a Time Act would require legislation to "embrace no more than one subject," according to the language. It would also block spending bills from containing measures that aren't relevant to departments or agencies being funded by the bill.

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