118th Congress Ends Year in Turmoil with Low Productivity

New House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Pressure as Lawmakers Announce Retirement

The 118th Congress has been marked by internal chaos, with the House Republicans ousting their own speaker and launching an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Despite the turmoil, only 27 bills and resolutions have been signed into law, making it one of the least productive sessions of Congress in recent times.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has outlined plans for the new year, including bills to lower the price of insulin and ensure child safety online.
New House Speaker Mike Johnson will start 2024 under pressure to pass legislation to keep the government funded, following the ouster of then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Many lawmakers, including powerful committee chairman Rep. Patrick McHenry, have announced their retirement at the end of their term.