What is the US Congress?

The US Congress is a group of elected officials who make laws for the US.

How often does the US Congress have a new session?

The US Congress has a new session every two years.

What happens after the current session ends?

A new session will start, and new laws can be made.

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A weakling Congress is in its dying days

First publishedAug 17, 12:00 UTC

Last updatedAug 17, 14:13 UTC · 13m ago

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A weakling Congress is in its dying days

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Answer

The US Congress is ending its current session, which is a normal part of its schedule.

Reported by 1 outlet — The Hill. See all sources ↓

The US Congress is ending its current session. This is a normal part of its schedule. The session lasts two years. After this, a new session will start.

Why it matters

This is important because it affects the laws that are passed in the US.

In brief

What is the US Congress?: The US Congress is a group of elected officials who make laws for the US.
How often does the US Congress have a new session?: The US Congress has a new session every two years.
What happens after the current session ends?: A new session will start, and new laws can be made.

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The outlets frame the story as a normal part of the US Congress's schedule, but one outlet expresses a negative opinion about the current Congress.

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The current Congress is weak and ineffective.
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The HillAug 17, 12:00Calls it a 'weakling Congress'.
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The current Congress is ending its session as part of its normal schedule.
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The HillAug 17, 12:00Mentions it's a normal part of the schedule.