The passage by Congress of the foreign aid package in April 2024 is a goldmine of a case study. It can be cited as a relevant example for a range of US topics and makes for a good comparison with the UK.
The bill highlights both the strengths and weaknesses of Congress in action. You can discuss the complexities of passing legislation through both chambers, plus the role of the House Speaker and committees. It is worth noting that the different components of the final bill were scrutinised by different committees, including both the House and Senate intelligence committees. The bill is a reminder too of how Congress has ‘the power of the purse’.
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