Bill S.Res.713 titled “A resolution recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide”. The bill is sponsored by Sen. James Risch with Richard Blumenthal, Ben Cardin, Lindsey Graham, Rob Portman, Jeanne Shaheen, Roger Wicker as cosponsors.
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 Foreign Relations Committee on July 20
| Bill Name | Sponsor | Action |
|---|---|---|
| A resolution recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide. | Sen. Risch, James E. |
