Should Congress read the bills or pass pointless resolutions?
In addition to bills that become law, the House and Senate also pass hundreds of resolutions each year. Many of them are statements of appreciation or recognition of people and events. They may seem harmless, but they waste Congress’s time, time that could be spent reading bills that actually matter. Moreover, these resolutions are often handled with comic incompetence . . . • On May 19, the House recognized “Women’s Health Week,” which had ended on May 16 • On the same day, it also honored “Police Week,” which likewise had ended the previous Saturday • On May 20, the House recognized “National Teacher Appreciation Week,” which had ended on May 10 • Four months after he announced his retirement, the House congratulated football coach Tony Dungy The House also passed a resolution urging every American to visit national cemeteries, memorials, and markers on Memorial Day. They even bothered to call for a roll call vote, as if anyone would dare oppose it. They also passed a resolution reco
