# 119-sres-18: A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.

119-sres-18, A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY); status introduced (as of 2025-12-20).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-18
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-09
- Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-20

## Summary

**Minimum reading time tied to page count.** This resolution would require the Senate to wait a set number of session days before considering a measure so Senators have time to read its text. - Applies to many Senate actions. It covers bills, resolutions, conference reports, amendments between the Houses, treaties, and other measures so most floor business would face the rule. - Sets the delay. The wait is one session day for every 20 pages in the usual form plus one extra session day for any remaining pages under 20. - Enforces and limits waivers. Any Senator can raise a point of order to block consideration and motions to table that objection are not allowed. The rule can be waived only by an affirmative three-fifths vote and waiver motions get up to 3 hours of debate split equally.

## Related bills

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- 119-sconres-22: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetar…
- 119-s-3362: Health Marketplace and Savings Accounts for All Act
- 119-s-3248: Health Savings Accounts For All Act of 2025
- 119-s-2886: America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025
- 119-s-3752: SAVE America Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-18 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/18)

## Related
- [119-sconres-39: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United S…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sconres-39)
- [119-sconres-22: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United S…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sconres-22)
- [119-s-3362: Health Marketplace and Savings Accounts for All Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3362)
- [119-s-3248: Health Savings Accounts For All Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3248)
- [119-s-2886: America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2886)
- [119-s-3752: SAVE America Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3752)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-18 (as of 2025-12-20).