Senate BillS 60Presidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsCongressional-executive branch relations
Write the Laws Act
INTRO JAN 9· LAST ACTION JAN 9
READING
10MIN
COSPONSORS
0
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
Introduced only
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8
Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-written
This bill matters because it touches on a fundamental question of how laws are made in America and who holds the power to shape our daily lives. If this bill becomes law, it would mean that Congress would have to write much more detailed laws, potentially leading to a slower legislative process but ensuring that all rules have been debated and approved by elected officials. This could increase transparency and accountability, as voters would know exactly who to hold responsible for the laws that govern them.
If the bill does not become law, the current system of administrative agencies making many of the detailed rules and regulations would continue. This system allows for more specialized expertise in rule-making and can be more efficient, but it also means that many rules are created by unelected officials who may be less directly accountable to the public. The bill aims to shift power back to the legislative branch, raising important questions about government efficiency versus democratic accountability.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extracted
PROVISION 01
The bill seeks to end the practice of federal administrative agencies creating laws, arguing this power belongs exclusively to Congress.
This provision aims to reassert Congress's sole constitutional authority to make laws, potentially increasing legislative accountability.
PROVISION 02
It directs the Comptroller General of the United States to prepare a report detailing the full extent of legislative power delegated to agencies.
This report would provide a comprehensive understanding of the current scope of agency rulemaking, informing future policy decisions.
PROVISION 03
The ultimate goal is to use the report's findings to gradually eliminate these delegated legislative powers from administrative agencies.
This provision outlines the actionable steps to restore the constitutional separation of powers, impacting how future regulations are created.
This bill matters because it touches on a fundamental question of how laws are made in America and who holds the power to shape our daily lives. If this bill becomes law, it would mean that Congress would have to write much more detailed laws, potentially leading to a slower legislative process but ensuring that all rules have been debated and approved by elected officials. This could increase transparency and accountability, as voters would know exactly who to hold responsible for the laws that govern them.
If the bill does not become law, the current system of administrative agencies making many of the detailed rules and regulations would continue. This system allows for more specialized expertise in rule-making and can be more efficient, but it also means that many rules are created by unelected officials who may be less directly accountable to the public. The bill aims to shift power back to the legislative branch, raising important questions about government efficiency versus democratic accountability.
KEY PROVISIONS
AI-extracted
high
The bill seeks to end the practice of federal administrative agencies creating laws, arguing this power belongs exclusively to Congress.
This provision aims to reassert Congress's sole constitutional authority to make laws, potentially increasing legislative accountability.
med
It directs the Comptroller General of the United States to prepare a report detailing the full extent of legislative power delegated to agencies.
This report would provide a comprehensive understanding of the current scope of agency rulemaking, informing future policy decisions.
high
The ultimate goal is to use the report's findings to gradually eliminate these delegated legislative powers from administrative agencies.
This provision outlines the actionable steps to restore the constitutional separation of powers, impacting how future regulations are created.
GLOSSARY
AI-written
Unconstitutional delegation
When one branch of government (like Congress) gives its constitutional powers to another entity (like a federal agency) in a way that goes against the basic rules set out in the Constitution.
Legislative power
The authority to create and enact laws. In the U.S., this power is primarily given to Congress.
Separation of powers
A fundamental principle of the U.S. government that divides governmental responsibilities into distinct branches—legislative, executive, and judicial—to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Administrative agencies
Parts of the executive branch of government (like the Environmental Protection Agency or Federal Communications Commission) that carry out laws, often by creating detailed rules and regulations.
Comptroller General
The head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent agency that provides auditing, evaluation, and investigative services for Congress.
Due process
A constitutional guarantee that all legal proceedings will be fair and that one will be given notice of proceedings and an opportunity to be heard before being deprived of life, liberty, or property.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
JAN 9, 25
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
JAN 9, 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.