The Sweet 16 of Countable's Bill Acronym Bracket
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In honor of March Madness and politicians’ penchant for the pithy bill acronyms that have grown in popularity since the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act, we’ve put together a tournament in which you — Countable users — will choose the best bill acronym of the 115th Congress.
With the first round in the books, we’ve got some great matchups for you to choose from in the competition’s Sweet 16 below! Voting will be open until 5pm ET Friday, and winners will square off in the Elite 8 this weekend. May the best bill acronym win!
Bracket 1
(1) Communications Over Various Feeds Electronically for Engagement Act (COVFEFE) Act vs. (4) Helping Overcome Trauma for Children Alone in Rear Seats (HOT CARS) Act
(2) Eliminating Government-funded Oil-painting (EGO) Act vs. (3) Puppies Assisting Wounded Veterans (PAWS) Act
Bracket 2
(1) Deter-Revolving-door Appointments in our Nation: Stop Washington Appointees from becoming Manipulative Petitioners (DRAIN the SWAMP) Act vs. (4) Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research in Vehicle Evolution Act (SELF DRIVE) Act
(2) Ensuring Lawful Collection of Hidden Assets to Provide Order (EL CHAPO) Act vs. (3) Stop Questionable, Unnecessary, and Excessive Allowances for Legislators (SQUEAL) Act
Bracket 3
(1) Making Access Records Available to Lead American Government Openness (MAR-A-LAGO) Act vs. (5) Stopping Lawless Actions of Politicians (SLAP) Act
(2) No Taxpayer Revenue Used to Monetize the Presidency (NO TRUMP) Act vs. (3) Silencers Help Us Save Hearing (SHUSH) Act
Bracket 4
(1) Creating Real and Useful Middle-Class Benefits and Savings (CRUMBS) Act vs. (5) Banning Lobbying and Safeguarding Trust (BLAST) Act
(2) Stop Waste And Misuse by Presidential FLyers Landing Yet Evading Rules and Standards (SWAMP FLYERS) Act vs. (3) End Pensions in Congress (EPIC) Act
— Eric Revell
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