Citizens' Code for Congress

I started with a top 10. It has grown to 12. Feel free to add your suggestions.

Here is my suggested reforms for Congress that I call the "Citizens' Code for Congress:"

1 - the Constitution must be obeyed - only the 17 enumerated powers are all that can be done

2 - only one issue per bill - no more unrelated issues tacked on because it's the only way to get them passed

3-  only one page per bill - if you can't say it in 250-300 words, try again until you can

4- you must read each bill word-for-word and attest to the fact that you have before being allowed to debate it or vote on it

5- each bill must be read aloud on the floor in its entirety before any action such as going to committee, and only those members present will ever be allowed to discuss it or vote on it

6 -no more voice vote or consent agenda - too easy to hid stuff this way

7- no entitlement programs or earmarks - see number one

8- no more deals for votes

9- you must be available to speak on the phone and greet constituents personally when they visit your office - no more passing this off on staffers whom we didn't elect

10- no deeming or any other shenanigans

11 - current "ethics" rules will be discarded and re-written with the help of a citizens task force, and they will be published as well as permanently posted online - along with consequences

12- you are not allowed to publicly shout at, demean, or otherwise embarrass any members of the public

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