Lawmakers Sneak Ideas Into Big Bills

Only 1% of proposed bills actually become law, but savvy lawmakers are turning to a sneaky tactic: hiding their amendments inside big, must-pass bills. New Jersey reps Donald Norcross and Jeff Van Drew pulled off major wins—Norcross secured collective bargaining rights for defense workers, Van Drew banned horse transport for slaughter—by attaching their ideas to larger legislation. Even when opponents resist, bipartisan support can win the day. As standalone bills vanish, this strategy is becoming Congress’s secret weapon for getting ideas enacted. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c75c6cf38914d4a7