Some acronyms are more popular than others. The Stop Unfair Giveaways and Restrictions (SUGAR) Act, which would eliminate sugar price supports.The Electricity Needs Rules and Oversight Now (ENRON) Act, which would outlaw certain types of energy market manipulation.The Preventing All Your Bucks from Aiding non-Citizens is Key (PAYBACK) Act, which would withhold US aid from any foreign country in an amount equal to 110% of US medical spending on unauthorized immigrants from that country.The End Government Reimbursement of Excessive Executive Disbursements (End GREED) Act, which would place limits on executive compensation at firms that receive federal assistance.The Health Insurance Protects America - Can’t Repeal IT (HIPA-CRIT) Act, which would repeal a portion of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.The None of Our Funds in the Interest or for the Exercise or Leisure of Detainees (NO FIELD) Act, which would reduce the DoD budget by whatever amount was designated for recreational facilities for Guantanamo detainees.

But sometimes members of Congress use an acronym to make a point, like: Most acronym bills are pretty benign, like the Financial Literacy for Youth (FLY) Act, or even a bit lighthearted, like the Robo Calls Off Phones (Robo COP) Act. Eric Crawford (R-AR) - 4 acronyms out of 18 bills sponsored (22%)įor the complete list, see Legislators. David Loebsack (D-IA) - 12 acronyms out of 54 bills sponsored (22%) Stephen Fincher (R-TN) - 5 acronyms out of 21 bills sponsored (24%) Niki Tsongas (D-MA) - 11 acronyms out of 36 bills sponsored (31%) Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) - 4 acronyms out of 12 bills sponsored (33%)

The percentage leaders, with a minimum of 10 bills sponsored, are: Richard Durbin (D-IL) - 30 acronym bills sponsored Edward 'Ed' Markey (D-MA) - 31 acronym bills sponsored Robert 'Bob' Menéndez (D-NJ) - 34 acronym bills sponsored

Christopher Dodd (D-CT) - 36 acronym bills sponsored Charles Schumer (D-NY) - 42 acronym bills sponsored The most prolific acronymmers in congress are: Highlights Most acronym-crazed legislators

Protecting Amy by Susan Page Davis