July 28, 2025 News

What is Congress's Job?

"If you're over 50 or know someone who is, you may think Congress's job is as described in the Schoolhouse Rock video "I'm Just a Bill' from 1975. Except for the way it leaves out lobbying activity, it's a pretty good description of how Congress is supposed to work. At least, it is if you assume that Congress's primary job is to pass or repeal laws including laws to fund the government (aka appropriations)."

"In that vein, the House passing six bills by large bipartisan majorities looks like a successful week."

"But they were scheduled to vote on 21 bipartisan bills and five Republican priority bills."

"What happened? The ongoing controversy over Jeffrey Epstein is what happened."