Bill H.R.8240 titled “To combat military reliance on Russian energy” was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services by the House of Representatives. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Don Bacon.
The Armed Services Committee moves forward in some way on one bill 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 Armed Services Committee on June 28
| Bill Name | Sponsor | Action |
|---|---|---|
| To combat military reliance on Russian energy. | Rep. Bacon, Don | House of Representatives |
