This is why the Sunlight Foundation has been advocating for a 72 hour rule that would require legislation to be posted online for 3 days before debate.  

We NOW have a bill that needs to be passed.  Reps. Baird and Culberson have introduced the 72 hour rule legislation to the House of Representatives, H. Res 554 .  This is fantastic it means that we are one step closer really Reading the Bill.

We need as many cosponsors as possible  I am asking you not only to sign our petition and call your representative but also to ask others to call and sign.  If ten people call your representatives it makes an impact.  

We also need to reach 15,000 petition signatures to present to Congress to show that the people of this country want better laws and want lawmakers to read the legislation they pass.

We know this idea is a no brainer but it is up to us to let our lawmakers know that we are tired of debacles like the Patriot Act or Recovery bill that are snuck through without even time to skim.  

Only if we work together can we make this a reality.  Let’s get to work.  Go to ReadtheBill.org to call your Representative.  

Disclaimer: I am the online organizer and outreach coordinator for the Sunlight Foundation