Bill H.R.5274 titled “PREVENT ACT of 2021 Prevent Exposure to Narcotics and Toxics Act of 2021” was received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs by the Senate. The bill is sponsored by Rep. David Joyce.
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 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on July 14
| Bill Name | Sponsor | Action |
|---|---|---|
| PREVENT ACT of 2021 Prevent Exposure to Narcotics and Toxics Act of 2021 | Rep. Joyce, David P. | Senate |
