Democracy in Design Act
Sponsor
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Cosponsors (3)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
2025-09-18
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Plain-English Summary
This bill would require federal agencies to involve the public in designing government programs and policies before they're finalized, giving citizens a voice in decisions that affect them. It aims to make government more transparent and responsive by building in opportunities for feedback from the people impacted by new rules and initiatives. The bill covers how federal agencies operate and make decisions that shape everything from environmental rules to social programs.
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