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Read the Bill
Put all bills online for at least 72 hours before they come to a vote. (H. Res. 554, Reps. John Culberson, R-TX & Brian Baird, D-OR; Discharge Petition by Rep. Greg Walden, (R-OR)
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BAN “PHANTOM AMENDMENTS”
Require committees to post bill text online within 24 hours of adoption. (H. Res. 835, Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-KS)
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SHOW THE VOTES
Post Members’ committee votes online within 48 hours. (H. Res. 874, Rep. Dave Reichert, R-WA)
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OPEN HEALTH CARE NEGOTIATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
Prevent secret deals behind closed doors and ensure a full and open debate. (H. Res. 847, Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-FL)
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BRING SUNLIGHT TO THE RULES COMMITTEE
Allow cameras in the secretive Rules Committee, which decides which bills come to a vote. (H. Res 869, Rep. Charlie Dent, R-PA)
News
The latest updates on GOP efforts to make Congress more open, transparent, and accountable to the people it serves.
Legislation
Read the full text of the "read the bill" legislation and other reforms Republicans are backing to change the way Congress works.
Video
As Americans wait for Democrats to install cameras in the Rules Committee, check out these videos on the GOP fight for congressional transparency.
GOPLeader.gov
The official website of House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH).
Boehner Introduces the House GOP Transparency Initiative
News
- Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) Questions the President in Baltimore
- Obama's Transparency Record Appears Cloudy (Los Angeles Times)
- Republican Leaders Urge President and Democrats to Forgo Backroom Deals in Health Care
- House GOP presses Obama on transparency (Politico)
- Download a print summary of the House GOP Congressional Transparency Initiative
- Buchanan gets noticed for public debate push (Sarasota Herald Tribune)
- Republicans Call on Speaker Pelosi to Honor President’s Promises of Transparency
- GOP to File Discharge Petition to Broadcast Health Care Talks (Roll Call)
- Congressman Tries to Force Vote on Healthcare Transparency (The Hill)
- Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR) calls for healthcare negotiations on C-SPAN (Fox News)
