Congress Enacts Less Than 1% of Bills Introduced

Why it matters locally: While not directly targeting New York, the low rate of federal legislative enactment can affect the state by delaying or preventing the passage of bills related to infrastructure funding, federal aid programs, or national policy shifts that could impact New York's economy or social programs.

Washington D.C. — Congressional data indicates that less than one percent of the bills introduced in the current session have become law. This statistic covers the period since President Trump's return to the White House, according to an analysis by NBC News senior national political reporter Sahil Kapur. Legislators introduced thousands of bills during this period. A small fraction of these proposals successfully navigated the legislative process, passed both chambers of Congress, and received presidential assent. The data highlights the rate at which proposed legislation progresses to enactment in the current political climate.