Bill S.4759 titled “A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes” was read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations by the Senate. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Martin Heinrich.
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 Appropriations Committee on Aug. 3
| Bill Name | Sponsor | Action |
|---|---|---|
| A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes. | Sen. Heinrich, Martin | Senate |
