Bill S.4811 titled “A bill to establish a comprehensive, long-term United States strategy and policy for the Pacific Islands, and for other purposes” was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations by the Senate. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto.
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 Sept. 8
| Bill Name | Sponsor | Action |
|---|---|---|
| A bill to establish a comprehensive, long-term United States strategy and policy for the Pacific Islands, and for other purposes. | Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine | Senate |
