1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Less is More Resolution . 3. Prohibition on certain legislation proposing new Federal programs (a) In general Rule XII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Prohibition on certain legislation proposing new Federal programs 9. (a) A bill, resolution, or conference report, or an amendment thereto, that authorizes the appropriation of funds or makes appropriations for a Federal program not previously authorized or funded may not be introduced or considered in the House unless the measure includes a provision providing for a reduction in Federal funding with respect to not less than 2 Federal programs and each such reduction is equal to or greater than the amount authorized or appropriated with respect to the Federal program in such measure. (b) For the purposes of this clause, the term program has the meaning given such term in section 1122(a) of title 31, United States Code. . (b) Written statement requirement Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— (1) by redesignating clause 22 as clause 23