Bentzen’s Blog

Congress needs to start reading the laws it passes. Please introduce DownsizeDC.org’s “Read the Bills Act.” I know you have the power to introduce this legislation on your own, without waiting for anyone else. I urge you to do so. This is a much-needed, common sense reform. I can see no justification for not introducing it. I’m telling my friends about it, and I look forward to hearing that you’ve introduced it. You can find the text of the legislation here: http://www.downsizedc.org/rtba_legislation.shtml

I have attempted to read several of the major bills that have been passed in the past year, but it is next to impossible to read an 1100 page bill.  I don’t believe that you as my Congressman read the bills either.  You don’t have time, and everyone knows it.  Nonetheless, the practice of voting in the affirmative for a bill that you have not personally read, digested, and fully understand is unacceptable.

Please bring back the practice of reading the full text of bills prior to the vote and help President Obama fulfill his campaign promise by giving the American people the transparent government we deserve.  The result might be smarter, shorter, better reasoned bills.  Thanks for your time.