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To improve communication from Federal agencies to individuals by requiring clear instructions, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5321| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2018
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (6)
David Loebsack (Democratic)John R. Carter (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Too Long; Didn't Read Act of 2018 or the TL; DR Act of 2018 This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to develop and issue regulations that direct each federal agency to provide a clearly-marked section at the top of a communication (both hard copy and electronic) that the agency sends to an individual if such communication requires or authorizes such individual to take action. To the extent practicable, the clearly-marked section at the top of the first page shall include: the action item; if a response is required, optional, or not required; the deadline, if applicable; how to complete the action item; and the agency's contact information.
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Timeline
Mar 15, 2018
Introduced in House
Mar 15, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
May 23, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 23, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • March 15, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • March 15, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • May 23, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 23, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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To improve communication from Federal agencies to individuals by requiring clear instructions, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5321| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2018
Too Long; Didn't Read Act of 2018 or the TL; DR Act of 2018 This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to develop and issue regulations that direct each federal agency to provide a clearly-marked section at the top of a communication (both hard copy and electronic) that the agency sends to an individual if such communication requires or authorizes such individual to take action. To the extent practicable, the clearly-marked section at the top of the first page shall include: the action item; if a response is required, optional, or not required; the deadline, if applicable; how to complete the action item; and the agency's contact information.
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Timeline
Mar 15, 2018
Introduced in House
Mar 15, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
May 23, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 23, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • March 15, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • March 15, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • May 23, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 23, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (6)
David Loebsack (Democratic)John R. Carter (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archives