Bill S.4146 titled “Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022” was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary by the Senate. The bill is sponsored by Sen. John Cornyn.
The Judiciary Committee moves forward in some way on four bills per day, taking one action on average 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.
Bills Addressed by Judiciary Committee on May 4
| Bill Name | Sponsor | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022 | Sen. Cornyn, John | Senate |
