Bill H.R.7449 titled “To establish prohibitions on the use of automated systems in a discriminatory manner, and for other purposes” was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor Armed Services Science Space and Technology Intelligence (Permanent Select) and the Judiciary for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned by the House of Representatives. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Anthony Brown with Janice Schakowsky as cosponsor.
Bill H.R.7450 titled “Build the Wall Now Act” was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources Energy and Commerce Transportation and Infrastructure Armed Services Agriculture Small Business the Judiciary and Oversight and Reform for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned by the House of Representatives. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Ted Budd with Dan Bishop, Madison Cawthorn, Jeff Duncan, Andy Harris, Nancy Mace, David Mckinley, Alexander Mooney, Ralph Norman, Bill Posey, Thomas Tiffany, William Timmons, Randy Weber as cosponsors.
Bill H.R.7457 titled “Hold CCP Accountable Act of 2022” was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services the Judiciary Oversight and Reform Armed Services Intelligence (Permanent Select) Ways and Means Rules and Education and Labor for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned by the House of Representatives. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick with Josh Gottheimer as cosponsor.
Bill H.R.7485 titled “Simplify, Don’t Amplify the IRS Act” was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform and Financial Services for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned by the House of Representatives. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Tom Rice.
Bill H.Res.1043 titled “Recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Sikh Americans and Sikhs worldwide”. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Jim Costa with Judy Chu, Anna Eshoo, Brian Fitzpatrick, Ruben Gallego, Doug Lamalfa, Barbara Lee, Alan Lowenthal, Grace Meng, Janice Schakowsky, Brad Sherman, Eric Swalwell, David Valadao as cosponsors.
Bill H.Res.1044 titled “Expressing support for the designation of April 10, 2022 as Venture Smith Freedom Day”. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Rosa DeLauro.
Bill H.Res.1050 titled “Addressing the hardships and disparities faced by Black women in order to encourage more inclusive policymaking”. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman with Joyce Beatty, Yvette Clarke, Sheila Jackson Lee, Robin Kelly, Brenda Lawrence, Barbara Lee, Gwen Moore, Eleanor Norton, Ilhan Omar as cosponsors.
The Oversight and Reform Committee moves forward in some way on two bills per day.
Most bills have a hearing where those involved explain why they are for or against the bill. Roughly 8,000 bills are addressed by committees each year but only about 800 make it to the floor of Congress, according to ushistory.org.
A 2019 report from the Brookings Institute argued committees aren’t capable of delving fully into the issues they address and are forced to rely on lobbyists.
| Bill Name | Sponsor | Action |
|---|---|---|
| To establish prohibitions on the use of automated systems in a discriminatory manner, and for other purposes. | Rep. Brown, Anthony G. | House of Representatives |
| Build the Wall Now Act | Rep. Budd, Ted | House of Representatives |
| Hold CCP Accountable Act of 2022 | Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. | House of Representatives |
| Simplify, Don’t Amplify the IRS Act | Rep. Rice, Tom | House of Representatives |
| Recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Sikh Americans and Sikhs worldwide. | Rep. Costa, Jim | |
| Expressing support for the designation of April 10, 2022 as "Venture Smith Freedom Day". | Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. | |
| Addressing the hardships and disparities faced by Black women in order to encourage more inclusive policymaking. | Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie |
