Read the Bills Act

S 328, the "Read the Bills Act," requires Congress to follow specific transparency procedures for all bills and resolutions. It mandates that every bill must cite the exact constitutional authority for its enactment, display the current law it amends in full, and be published online for at least 7 days before voting. Before final passage, the full text must be read verbatim to the chamber, and members must sign a sworn statement confirming they reviewed the text or listened to the reading. These rules apply to all bills (except private ones) and allow citizens or lawmakers to challenge laws that skip these steps in court.