What has Congress been doing?
What bills have they been trying to pass?
What hours do they work?
You can check it out yourself at congress.gov, but I will list a few interesting ones here. Along with a quick summary courtesy of Grok.
H.Res.6. - Work hours, Monday 2pm start, Tuesday 12/2pm start, Wednesday & Thursday 12pm, Friday 9am. (unless otherwise ordered)
H.R.36 - MEGOBARI Act - Supporting Georgia’s EU/NATO goals and democracy.
Requiring reports on Russian/Chinese influence (180 days) and U.S.-Georgia strategy (90 days).
Imposing sanctions (visa bans, property blocks) on officials blocking Euro-Atlantic integration or undermining sovereignty, with a corruption report (180 days).
Offering enhanced ties and military aid upon democratic progress certification.
Sunsetting after 5 years.
H.R.40 - Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
The bill establishes a commission to examine the history and ongoing impacts of slavery and racial discrimination against African Americans from 1619 to the present, and to propose reparations. Key points:
Purpose: Studies slavery (1619-1865), post-Civil War discrimination (e.g., Jim Crow, redlining), and their effects on living African Americans, aiming to recommend a national apology, reparations, and educational initiatives.
Commission: Creates a 15-member body (9 politically appointed, 6 experts from civil society) to compile evidence, analyze government roles, and assess lingering effects.
Duties: Includes documenting slavery’s brutality, analyzing discriminatory laws/practices, and proposing remedies (e.g., compensation, policy changes) within 18 months of its first meeting.
Powers: Can hold hearings, issue subpoenas, contract services, and access federal data.
Funding: Authorizes $20 million; terminates 90 days after reporting to Congress.
The bill addresses historical injustices and seeks remedies for systemic racial inequities.