We have an unusually inactive Congress for the last eight years and I think it’s pretty high in this respect, actually.
Bills are introduced, then often tabled for lots of different reasons. Everything starts in committee and/or subcommittee. Many of the sessions are legislative proclamations, etc., like the one Sen. Boxer introduced for my mom when she died (she was very active volunteer before and after retirement, former wwii army nurse, and a five-time elected hospital board member…just to toot her horn!).
Also, quality over quantity. I’m not sure that having laws and acts passed left and right is actually a plus. Take a look at the federal statutes/laws. (I kind of think ignorance of the law should be defense with respect to federal laws.)
