Posted 4/1/2024, 12:28:58 PM
Congress Passes Just 34 Bills in 2023, Sparking Criticism of Historically Unproductive Session
- Congress passed only 34 bills in 2023, the lowest number in decades, leading to claims it's the least productive ever
- Factors like unified government control and election years typically boost productivity
- The 118th Congress lacks experienced leadership and cohesion within the Republican party
- Raw bill count alone is a flawed measure; landmark laws should carry more weight
- Even accounting for other metrics, the 118th Congress trails historical averages for legislative productivity