U.S. Senate

Senate 48-hour availability requirement becomes law

On September 14, 2007, President Bush signed into law S. 1 (Public Law No: 110-81), the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007.
Section 511(b) is the "Public Availability Amendment". It amends Rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to require that conference reports may not be voted on for 48 hours until after being made publicly available via government website. The requirement can be waived by a 3/5 vote of all senators.

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ACTION: Cosponsor drive

Rep. Brian Baird (D-WA) at the Capitol. Urge your Representative to cosponsor Baird's H.Res. 504 to establish the 72 hours online rule.

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