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The Read the Bills Act (RTBA) is proposed legislation intended to require the United States Congress to read the legislation that it passes. It was originally
Read_the_Bills_Act
Topics referred to by the same term
Read the Bill may refer to: Read the Bills Act Read the Bill, reform initiative by the Sunlight Foundation This disambiguation page lists articles associated
Read_the_Bill
American writer, activist (born 1968)
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Jim_Babka
Australian politician and general practitioner (1962–2026)
Tim Read (1962 – 19 September 2026) was an Australian politician who was a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, representing the district of
Tim_Read
American politician (born 1963)
supports term limits, a balanced budget amendment, and the Read the Bills Act, in addition to the widespread reduction of federal spending and taxation
Rand_Paul
Document that transfers ownership of goods
legislation: the Bills of Sale Act 1878 (41 & 42 Vict. c. 31) and the Bills of Sale Act (1878) Amendment Act 1882 (45 & 46 Vict. c. 43). This area of the law was
Bill_of_sale
Legislation declaring a person guilty
involving courts; such bills are called bills of pains and penalties. Bills of attainder were sometimes criticised as a convenient way for the king to convict
Bill_of_attainder
British legislation enacted in 1715
to the Riot Act passed into the laws of British colonies in Australia and North America, some of which remain in force today. The phrase "read the riot
Riot_Act
2025 legislation in the United States
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), or the Big Beautiful Bill (P.L. 119-21), is a U.S. federal statute passed by the 119th United States Congress containing
One_Big_Beautiful_Bill_Act
Former American political party
Pass the Downsize DC agenda of Congressional reforms: Read the Bills Act, One Subject at a Time Act, Write the Laws Act, and Enumerated Powers Act. 4.
Boston Tea Party (political party)
Boston_Tea_Party_(political_party)
United States federal budget
additional bills were enacted. The four-day 2026 federal government shutdown occurred due to delays in the House passing a package containing five more bills, plus
2026 United States federal budget
2026_United_States_federal_budget
enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act. Paul supports term limits, a balanced budget amendment, and the Read the Bills Act, in addition to the widespread
Political positions of Rand Paul
Political_positions_of_Rand_Paul
English television personality (born 1986)
Read Wilson (born 12 November 1986) is an English television presenter, author, actor and singer. He is best known as the client coordinator on the E4
Tom_Read_Wilson
United Kingdom legislation establishing the supremacy of the House of Commons
the power of the House of Lords to delay certain types of legislation – specifically public bills other than money bills – by amending the 1911 act (1
Parliament_Acts_1911_and_1949
United Kingdom laws reforming the electoral system
The Reform Acts (or Reform Bills, before they were passed) are legislation enacted in the United Kingdom in the 19th and 20th century to enfranchise new
Reform_Acts
Proposed law
the head of state (sometimes the executive). Bills are introduced in the legislature and are there discussed, debated on, and voted upon. Once a bill
Bill_(law)
Proposed United States legislation
the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), is a proposed legislation in the United States first introduced in the Senate in 2022. The bill aims to establish guidelines
Kids_Online_Safety_Act
2025 US federal law
representatives, forcing a House vote on the bill. The House of Representatives voted 427–1 to pass the act on November 18, 2025, with Republican representative
Epstein Files Transparency Act
Epstein_Files_Transparency_Act
Law regarding citizenship rights for migrants to India
The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) was passed by the Parliament of India on 11 December 2019. It amended the Citizenship Act, 1955 by providing
Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019
Citizenship_(Amendment)_Act,_2019
Law passed by a parliament
emergency bills, member's bills (similar to private member's bills in the UK Parliament), committee bills, and private bills. In Singapore, the bill passes
Act_of_parliament
Primary legislation in the United Kingdom
all private bills before parliament. Hybrid bills combine elements of both public and private bill. While they propose to make changes to the general law
Act of Parliament (United Kingdom)
Act_of_Parliament_(United_Kingdom)
2022 Alaskan literacy act
The Alaska Reads Act, signed into law by Governor Mike Dunleavy in June 2022, is an act aimed at improving early literacy among Alaskan children, particularly
Alaska_Reads_Act
Act of the Parliament of India
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, commonly known as POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment)
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Sexual_Harassment_of_Women_at_Workplace_(Prevention,_Prohibition_and_Redressal)_Act,_2013
Ugandan law
penalties for certain types of homosexual acts. On 21 March 2023, the bill was read a third time, and was then sent to President Yoweri Museveni for assent
Anti-Homosexuality_Act,_2023
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
Annotated 2008 Lords Hansard Bills and Legislation Text of the Finance Act 2008 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation
Finance_Act_2008
Cybersecurity regulation in the European Union
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is an EU regulation for improving cybersecurity and cyber resilience, through common cybersecurity standards for products
Cyber_Resilience_Act
American football player (born 1998)
the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers and was selected by the Bills in the sixth
Damar_Hamlin
Australian criminal (1954–2013)
from the back seat of the vehicle and Collins named Read as the shooter. Pleading not guilty, Read was convicted of committing an unlawful act intended
Mark_"Chopper"_Read
1876 Canadian act of Parliament
of the Gradual Civilization Act until 1961, the enfranchisement process was optional for men of age 21 able to read and write English or French. The great
Indian_Act
UK laws on employment
the provisions of the act and shown to the inspector on demand. An abstract of the amended act must be hung up in the factory so as to be easily read
Factory_Acts
Ugandan law
of the same sex. The act was previously called the "Kill the Gays bill" in the western mainstream media due to death penalty clauses proposed in the original
Anti-Homosexuality_Act,_2014
Proposed U.S. bill
grade. Similar bills were also introduced in Arizona and the United States Congress. The framework of the Crucial Communism Teaching Act was modeled after
Crucial Communism Teaching Act
Crucial_Communism_Teaching_Act
Public education non-profit
the size of the federal government and opposes legislation that enlarges the government. One bill the organization has proposed is the Read Bills Act
Downsize_DC_Foundation
Act of the New Zealand Parliament
The Constitution Act 1986 is an act of the New Zealand Parliament that forms a major part of the constitution of New Zealand. It lays down the framework
Constitution_Act_1986
English civil rights legislation
The Bill of Rights 1689 (1 Will. & Mar. Sess. 2. c. 2) (sometimes known as the Bill of Rights 1688) is an act of the Parliament of England that set out
Bill_of_Rights_1689
Bill of the Parliament of India
Rights) Act, 2019. Introduced in the Parliament of India on 13 March 2026, the act aims to revise the procedures for legal gender recognition and the issuance
Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026
Transgender_Persons_(Protection_of_Rights)_Amendment_Act,_2026
Rule in constitutional law
votes with others to get them to vote for both bills. In English law, the long title of a bill or act of parliament states its purpose; this may enumerate
Single-subject_rule
Contract document exchangeable for money
instruments in a Bills of Exchange Act, e.g. Bills of Exchange Act 1882 in the UK, Bills of Exchange Act 1890 in Canada, Bills of Exchange Act 1908 in New
Negotiable_instrument
The House of Lords remains free to reject bills relating to Supply and taxation, but may be over-ruled easily if the bills are Money Bills. (A bill relating
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
United States law of 1798
the bill was amended, engrossed and read the third time and on April 12, 1798, the bill was passed and sent to the Senate for concurrence. The bill was
An Act for the relief of sick and disabled seamen
An_Act_for_the_relief_of_sick_and_disabled_seamen
Customary bill in the United Kingdom
Outlawries Bill. The bill is read after the King's Speech, after the Commons have returned to their chamber, but before any debate on the contents of the Speech
Select_Vestries_Bill
2020 American comedy film
rating of 7/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "With The Opening Act, writer-director Steve Byrne offers perceptive insights on the struggles faced
The_Opening_Act
American federal law enacted in 1882
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was a United States federal law signed by President Chester A. Arthur on May 6, 1882, prohibiting all immigration of
Chinese_Exclusion_Act
U.S. federal statute known as Obamacare
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), formally the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and informally known as Obamacare, is a landmark U.S. federal
Affordable_Care_Act
Law regulating State Department broadcasting
The U.S. Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 (Public Law 80-402), popularly called the Smith–Mundt Act, was first introduced by Congressman
Smith–Mundt_Act
Denomination of United States currency
currency produced in 2009 were one-dollar bills. As of December 31, 2019[update], there were 12.7 billion one-dollar bills in circulation worldwide. (approximately
United_States_one-dollar_bill
United States bill proposed in 2002
The Consumer Broadband and Digital Television Promotion Act (CBDTPA) (S. 2048) was a United States bill proposed in 2002 that would have prohibited any
Consumer Broadband and Digital Television Promotion Act
Consumer_Broadband_and_Digital_Television_Promotion_Act
Type of law proposal in the Parliament of the United Kingdom
There are five categories of bill which qualify as consolidation bills: Bills which only re-enact existing law. Bills which consolidate previous laws
Consolidation_(law)
U.S. federal tax legislation
businesses. The follow-on bills were written as three separate bills, named the Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018 (H.R. 6760), the Family
Tax_Cuts_and_Jobs_Act
United States legislation
The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA) is a United States federal law passed by the United States Congress
Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
Protecting_Americans_from_Foreign_Adversary_Controlled_Applications_Act
Proposed UK human rights legislation
The Bill of Rights Bill was a proposed Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom that sought to replace the Human Rights Act 1998. It was introduced to the
Bill_of_Rights_Bill
Election law in Georgia, United States
The Election Integrity Act of 2021, originally known as the Georgia Senate Bill 202, is a law in the U.S. state of Georgia overhauling elections in the
Election Integrity Act of 2021
Election_Integrity_Act_of_2021
Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006 (c. 1) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which creates an offence in England and Wales of inciting
Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006
Racial_and_Religious_Hatred_Act_2006
Proposed British legislation for a duty of candour
(Accountability) Bill - Public bill committee" (PDF). "Report stage Amendments on Public Office (Accountability) Bill - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament". bills.parliament
Hillsborough_Law
1708 United Kingdom legislation vetoed by Queen Anne
Royal assent to bills generally came to be viewed as a mere formality once both Houses of Parliament had successfully read a bill three times, or a
Scottish_Militia_Bill
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23) is an act of Parliament which establishes a new framework for devolution of powers to
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026
English_Devolution_and_Community_Empowerment_Act_2026
The history of learning to read dates back to the invention of writing during the 4th millennium BC. Concerning the English language in the United States
History_of_learning_to_read
Legal case in New Zealand
of the Flags, Emblems, and Names Protection Act 1981 in a manner consistent with the Bill of Rights Act 1990. Justice Ellen France held that "the prohibition
Hopkinson_v_Police
Political catchphrase
"Read my lips: no new taxes." Bush delivering the famous line at the 1988 convention "Read my lips: no new taxes" is a phrase spoken by American presidential
Read_my_lips:_no_new_taxes
Law which abolished slavery in the colonies of the British Empire
The Slavery Abolition Act 1833 (3 & 4 Will. 4. c. 73) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which abolished slavery in the British Empire
Slavery_Abolition_Act_1833
Canadian-American actress
Barbara French Read on December 29, 1917, the daughter of contractor John Howard Read and Nancy Elizabeth Collier, in Port Arthur, Ontario. Read moved to California
Barbara_Read
Government Act
The Kerala Education Act, 1958 (Act 6 of 1959) is a law in Kerala. The Education Bill was introduced in the Kerala assembly by Professor Joseph Mundasseri
Kerala_Education_Act,_1958
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Statute Law Revision Act 1871 (34 & 35 Vict. c. 116) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that repealed for the United Kingdom enactments
Statute_Law_Revision_Act_1871
The Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (S. 494, Pub. L. 107–99 (text) (PDF)) is an act passed by the United States Congress which imposed economic
Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001
Zimbabwe_Democracy_and_Economic_Recovery_Act_of_2001
United States law
The Insurrection Act of 1807, or just the Insurrection Act, is the U.S. federal law that empowers the president of the United States to nationally deploy
Insurrection_Act_of_1807
2001 United States anti-terrorism law
Jr. (D-MI) as saying, "We don't read most of the bills. Do you really know what that would entail if we read every bill that we passed?" Conyers answers
Patriot_Act
American legal case
prompted the enactment of a bill by the Washington State Legislature that prohibits both zoophilia and the videotaping of such an act. Under current Washington
Enumclaw_horse_sex_case
United States federal law
The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, also known as the 2002 Farm Bill, includes ten titles, addressing a great variety of issues related
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002
Farm_Security_and_Rural_Investment_Act_of_2002
Proposed U.S. law
The Affordable Health Care for America Act (or HR 3962) was a bill that was drafted by the United States House of Representatives of the 111th United States
Affordable Health Care for America Act
Affordable_Health_Care_for_America_Act
UK law to regulate online content
The Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA) (c. 50) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom to regulate online content. It was passed on 26 October 2023
Online_Safety_Act_2023
Constitutional Amendment Bill in Zimbabwe
an Act of the Parliament of Zimbabwe that amends the 2013 Constitution. It was introduced as the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill, 2026
Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Act, 2026
Constitution_of_Zimbabwe_Amendment_(No._3)_Act,_2026
British radio comedian (1909–1987)
Alfred Read (3 March 1909 – 9 September 1987) was a British radio comedian active throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Originally a businessman, he has been
Al_Read
Act of the Parliament of England
during which the text of the act was to be read out loud. Everyone was required to attend, and to remain orderly throughout the service, although no penalties
Observance of 5th November Act 1605
Observance_of_5th_November_Act_1605
Tennessee law to ban drag performance in front of minors
The Tennessee Adult Entertainment Act, also known as the Tennessee drag ban, was an anti-drag bill, which banned public "adult cabaret performance" in
Tennessee Adult Entertainment Act
Tennessee_Adult_Entertainment_Act
Upper house of the UK Parliament
amendments to bills. Although it is unable to prevent bills passing into law except in certain limited circumstances, it may delay the enactment of bills for up
House_of_Lords
Act of 2013 which enabled food security
The National Food Security Act, 2013 is an Indian Act of Parliament which aims to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two thirds of the country's
National Food Security Act, 2013
National_Food_Security_Act,_2013
British anti-discrimination law
The Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), often erroneously called the Equalities Act 2010, is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom passed during the Brown
Equality_Act_2010
United States federal highway legislation
2009, until replacing the bill with the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) in 2012. In 2006 Speaker of the United States House of
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
Safe,_Accountable,_Flexible,_Efficient_Transportation_Equity_Act:_A_Legacy_for_Users
American football player and actor (1947–2024)
National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons—nine with the Buffalo Bills—and is regarded as one of the greatest running backs of all time. His success is
O._J._Simpson
Legislative branch of the state government of Maryland
days each year to act on more than 2,300 bills including the state's annual budget, which it must pass before adjourning sine die. The General Assembly's
Maryland_General_Assembly
Minor British banking crisis
issuance of bills not completely backed by gold. Nevertheless this provision was not established in relation to deposits and loans, the volume of which
Panic_of_1847
British act of Parliament
The Succession to the Crown Act 2013 (c. 20) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that altered the laws of succession to the British throne
Succession to the Crown Act 2013
Succession_to_the_Crown_Act_2013
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act was the name of two similar bills that both passed through the United States House of Representatives and Senate, but
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
Stem_Cell_Research_Enhancement_Act
Governor of West Bengal
act on bills passed by state legislatures. The court ruled that the prolonged inaction on the ten bills by governor Ravi before referring them to the
R._N._Ravi
2004 film by Quentin Tarantino
are positive, with an average rating of 9.2/10. The website's consensus reads: "Merging both Kill Bill volumes together into a whole that's as seamless
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
Kill_Bill:_The_Whole_Bloody_Affair
US law easing residency for Chinese students
adjustments under such Act.” The bill was read twice in the Senate and referred to the Judiciary Committee but no other action was made. 2017 Bills entitled "Fairness
Chinese Student Protection Act of 1992
Chinese_Student_Protection_Act_of_1992
Proposal in US law to allow state action against the federal government
the United States Code" and "carry firearms in the performance of the officer's duties," narrowing the range of possible defendants compared to bills
Converse-1983
Legislation in the United Kingdom
Bills - UK Parliament". bills.parliament.uk. Retrieved 2 August 2021. "Fiscal Responsibility Act 2010 - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament". bills.parliament
Fiscal Responsibility Act 2010
Fiscal_Responsibility_Act_2010
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
this act shall be read as if the words "Edward the Third" were inserted immediately before the words "William the Third". Statute Law Revision Act Section
Statute_Law_Revision_Act_1872
United States military spending bill
week after the September 11 attacks. "In addition, the clause 'unless an Act of Congress expressly authorizes such detention' could be read to imply that
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
National_Defense_Authorization_Act_for_Fiscal_Year_2013
Elementary school teacher in Cobb County, Georgia
students of the gifted program of her school. The Protect the Students' Rights Act (or "divisive concepts" law), the Parents' Bill of Rights, and the Harmful
Katie_Rinderle
2015 American criminal case
offender for the rest of his life. The public outrage at the sentence in the Turner case prompted the California State Legislature to pass two bills that would
People_v._Turner
Florida judge blocked the act, saying that it violates the First Amendment and is too vague. DeSantis signed three education bills into law on June 22,
Political positions of Ron DeSantis
Political_positions_of_Ron_DeSantis
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
Environment Bill". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 15 March 2021. "Environment Bill Stages - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament". bills.parliament
Environment_Act_2021
Formal approval of a proposed law in monarchies
to these bills." If there are any supply bills to receive royal assent, the speaker of the House of Commons will read their titles and the Senate clerk
Royal_assent
Barbados constitutional amendment of 2021
The Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2021 is an act that amended the Constitution of Barbados to replace the Monarchy of Barbados as the country's
Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2021
Constitution_(Amendment)_(No._2)_Act,_2021
1994 U.S. federal law
The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, commonly referred to as the 1994 Crime Bill, or the Clinton Crime Bill, is an act of Congress
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act
Violent_Crime_Control_and_Law_Enforcement_Act
Act of formally declaring a new law after its enactment
the titles and a memorandum of the object and purport of the act, and since 1988 only the short title and a summary of the long title have been read.
Promulgation
1864 bill on readmittance of states to the US
[@USHouseHistory] (February 15, 2020). "Wade–Davis bill was introduced in the House #OTD 1864. Read about it on #RecordsSearch. #HouseRecords http://bit
Wade–Davis_Bill
United Kingdom legislation legalizing same-sex marriage
The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (c. 30) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which introduced same-sex marriage in England and Wales
Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013
Marriage_(Same_Sex_Couples)_Act_2013
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Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Christian, English, Jamaican
Form of Reed; A Reed; Red-haired
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Read, REID means "red-headed; ruddy complexioned."Â
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Red, REDD means "red-headed; ruddy complexioned."
Boy/Male
British, English
Red Haired
Boy/Male
British, English, Jamaican
From Near the Mills; Mile's Son
Boy/Male
English
Red haired.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Read.
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Read, REED means "red-headed; ruddy complexioned."
Boy/Male
English American Scottish
Red haired.
Boy/Male
English
Red.
Male
English
Pet form of English William, BILLY means "will-helmet."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion, from Middle English re(a)d ‘red’.English : topographic name for someone who lived in a clearing, from an unattested Old English rīed, r̄d ‘woodland clearing’.English : Read in Lancashire, the name of which is a contracted form of Old English rǣghēafod, from rǣge ‘female roe deer’, ‘she-goat’ + hēafod ‘head(land)’; Rede in Suffolk, so called from Old English hrēod ‘reeds’; or Reed in Hertfordshire, so called from an Old English ryhð ‘brushwood’.English : A family called Read were established in America in the early 18th century by John Read, who was born in Dublin, sixth in descent from Sir Thomas Read of Berkshire, England. His son, George Read (1733–98), was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and as a lawyer helped frame the Constitution.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Gill.Scottish and English : habitational name from Gills in the parish of Canisbay, Caithness.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Read 1.
Male
English
Pet form of English William, BILL means "will-helmet."
Boy/Male
Arabic, Australian, British, English, Muslim
Leader; Red
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, British, Christian, English, German, Hindu, Indian, Scottish
Red-headed; Red Haired; Ruddy Complexioned
Boy/Male
English
Red.
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, derived from an Old English byname, Red, READ means "red-headed or ruddy-complexioned."Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Read 1.
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