One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act

This proposal would require every new law to focus on just one topic. The title of a law must clearly say what that topic is. Spending bills could not hide unrelated policy changes inside them, except for limits on how money is used. If a law’s title covers two unrelated topics, the whole law would be thrown out. If a law includes something not clearly stated in its title, that part would be thrown out. The same goes for any unrelated policy add‑ons in spending bills, or items outside the proper Appropriations subcommittee’s area—they would be voided .

People affected by an unlawful law like this—including everyday citizens—could sue the United States to stop it from being enforced. Courts would review these cases from scratch. These rules would only apply to laws signed after this plan becomes law .

Key points:

• Who is affected: Congress when writing bills; the public, who can challenge laws; and courts that review cases.
• What changes: One-topic limit per law; titles must match the content; no unrelated add‑ons in spending bills; off-topic parts are void .
• When: Applies only to laws signed after this plan takes effect; lawsuits get full, fresh review by courts.