Yes, this is likely to fail, but one of the powers the minority has in a legislature is to introduce bills like this to remind people what the majority could have been doing

With republicans narrow majorities, it only takes a handful of defections to get things through. Doing stuff like this helps make more republicans squeamish and can help get those flips

  • ToiletFlushShowerScream@lemmy.world
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    22 hours ago

    This is meant for the congressman’s own benefit since he heavily leaned on his veteran credentials when he campaigned. But whether it’s going to make a difference or not, I applaud the effort from a freshman nonetheless. Making a difference with a thousand cuts is still making a difference.