Bill H.Res.1242 titled “Expressing support for the designation of July 20, 2022, as National Heroes Day to honor the sacrifices of everyday heroes who save lives and improve their communities”. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Ed Perlmutter with Jason Crow, Diana Degette, Brian Higgins, Joe Neguse, Katie Porter as cosponsors.
The Oversight and Reform 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.
| Bill Name | Sponsor | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Expressing support for the designation of July 20, 2022, as "National Heroes Day" to honor the sacrifices of everyday heroes who save lives and improve their communities. | Rep. Perlmutter, Ed |
