Ron DeSantis

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Reposted by Ron DeSantis

Legislative productivity should not simply be a measure of the number of bills passed, as Congress is apt to create more problems through legislation than It solves.

That said, the paltry production by the current Congress is noteworthy because so much meat is still left on the

The Washington Post

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With fewer than 40 bills signed into law as of Dec. 22, the House and Senate set a modern record for lowest legislative output in the first year of a new presidency, according to data maintained by C-SPAN and Purdue University. https://www.washingtonpost.com/p…

12/29/2025, 2:08:29 AM

The statement critiques the effectiveness of legislative productivity by questioning the value of merely passing bills and highlights the low output of the current Congress. It engages in public discourse by addressing the efficiency and impact of legislative actions.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does not directly harm but suggests that more legislation can create problems, which could be seen as a critique rather than harmful.
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement promotes understanding by encouraging a deeper look at legislative productivity beyond just numbers. [+1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement engages in constructive criticism by questioning the effectiveness of legislative actions without personal attacks. [+1]