Posted 12/21/2023, 10:45:02 AM
Congress Grinds to Near Halt in 2023 with Just Over 2 Dozen Bills Passed
- Congress passed just over 2 dozen bills that became law in 2023, making it the least productive Congress in modern history
- The Republican-controlled House was consumed by partisan fights and did little besides symbolic gestures like expelling a member and ousting its Speaker
- The Democratic-led Senate stalled on key bills due to industry opposition and disagreements over spending and immigration
- Major legislation on issues like rail safety, cannabis banking, Big Tech power, and more did not pass despite bipartisan support
- Congressional dysfunction meant the only major accomplishment was averting debt default and keeping the government open with short-term funding