Middle school social studies textbooks and Schoolhouse Rock songs paint a stereotypical portrait of how congressional legislation gets passed. But in real life, the story of how federal laws actually get enacted usually proves far more complex. To examine how, GovTrack Insider browsed through all the laws enacted by Congress in 2019–20, looking for one that seemed both particularly interesting and undercovered by national media.
Read the story of The Emancipation National Historic Trail Study Act »RAP (Restoring Artistic Protection) Act would ban most rap or song lyrics from being used as…
This could be good news for Carrie Underwood, Maroon 5, and the Jonas Brothers.
Aug 11, 2022 2:27 p.m.
Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act, Protect STATE Lines Act are dueling bills on whether to…
Should the federal government be in the business of giving money to people to travel across state lines for an abortion?
Aug 9, 2022 1:32 p.m.
Loving v Virginia Codification Act would codify legal status of interracial marriage, Lawrence v…
Ironically, bills with the words ‘Texas’ and ‘Virginia’ in the titles were introduced by a House member from New York.
Aug 8, 2022 11:45 a.m.
H.R. 8261: Hotel Advertising Transparency Act
Hotel costs always seem a lot higher when you're settling the bill than when you made the reservation. This bill aims end those ...
Jul 29, 2022 1:20 p.m.
H.R. 8042: the AIR Act
Will the AIR Act from Rep. Nehls lead to a whole new world? In one sense, definitely yes. Find out how we know in this GovTrack ...
Jul 1, 2022 2:23 p.m.
CALM Act
It's not your imagination. The ads on ad-supported streaming services really are yelling at you. The CALM Act aims to regulate ...
Jun 9, 2022 5:07 p.m.
H.R. 5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
week of 08/08/2022
