The Best Bill Acronyms of the 115th Congress, Round One

Since the passage of the PATRIOT Act in 2001, members of Congress have increasingly turned to creatively titled bills with acronyms aimed at leaving a lasting impression in the minds of would be supporters. Hundreds of bills are introduced in each Congress that, while surely clever in the eye of the author, can range from genuinely witty to cringeworthy.

We want to give you — the Countable user — a voice in choosing the best bill acronym of the 115th Congress. This post will be the first of several letting you vote on tournament-style matchups of the best bill acronyms in Congress and learn more about the bills themselves. Enjoy the survey below!

COVFEFE Act vs. GROW Act

• Communications Over Various Feeds Electronically for Engagement Act — Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL)

• Gaining Responsibility Over Water Act — Rep. David Valadao (R-CA)

EL CHAPO Act vs. POST GRAD Act

• Ensuring Lawful Collection of Hidden Assets to Provide Order Act — Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)

• Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act — Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA)

EGO Act vs. SHUT Act

• Eliminating Government-funded Oil-painting Act — Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA)

• Stop Handouts to Unauthorized Taxpayers Act — Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)

HOT CARS Act vs. CARERS Act

• Helping Overcome Trauma for Children Alone in Rear Seats Act — Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH)

• Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States Act of 2017 — Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)

— Eric Revell

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