Thank you for contacting me regarding the Read the Bills Act. I welcome your thoughts and comments on this issue.
The Read the Bills Act is a legislative proposal created by the organization Downsize DC. This legislation would require all bills to be read aloud in Congress, read by all Congressmen before they are voted upon, and published on the Internet at least 7 days before a vote. Congress would also be required to announce the date they will vote on the bill.
I assure you that in representing the people of Texas, I pay close attention to the legislative agenda and am always well informed about the issues being considered. Serving Texans well requires diligent scrutiny of the implications of each and every vote.
The legislative process in the Senate is complex and making additional requirements to read lengthy bills aloud on the Senate floor, or know the precise voting schedules in advance, could significantly hinder its ability to function practically or efficiently. Legislative texts and relevant information is available through the website www.thomas.gov. The Senate legislative calendar is also available through the website www.senate.gov. Should the Read the Bills Act be introduced in the Senate, you may be certain I will keep your views in mind.
I appreciate hearing from you and hope you will not hesitate to keep in touch on any issue of concern to you.
Sincerely,
Kay Bailey Hutchison
This is what I wrote back on her site:
In an email you stated that "I pay close attention to the legislative agenda and am always well informed about the issues being considered." Does this mean that you PERSONALLY read EVERY word in EVERY bill?
Regardless of your reservations, I do hope that you help to pass the "Read the Bills Act." Its proposals will NOT "significantly hinder its [the Senate's] ability to function practically or efficiently." It will force it - the Senate - to do the RIGHT thing.
Let's see if Senator Hutchinson does the right thing.
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