Bill H.R.8744 titled “To amend title 37, United States Code, to increase certain bonus and incentive pays for certain members of the uniformed services” 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 Aug. 26
| Bill Name | Sponsor | Action |
|---|---|---|
| To amend title 37, United States Code, to increase certain bonus and incentive pays for certain members of the uniformed services. | Rep. Bacon, Don | House of Representatives |
