Citizens for Global Solutions recognizes that in today’s interconnected world, our lives, our jobs and our families are increasingly affected by global problems. CGS therefore advocates for closer American cooperation with and support for international institutions capable of responding to the threats and challenges of a new century.

CGS works with Congress and the Executive branch to promote global solutions to problems including genocide, climate change, nuclear deterrence, and international justice. We work to build political will in the United States to ensure that our leaders work with our friends and allies to make the world a safer and better place for everyone.

Here is up-to-date information about key global issues currently flowing through Congress. Legislation on global issues can easily stall or get stuck as Congress deals with it (or chooses not to). Therefore, the issues listed in this section will come and go depending on their status in Congress.  This section is only for issues that are currently active on Capitol Hill. 

A "bill" is introduced when a member of Congress decides to create a new law. Any member of Congress can introduce a bill. Only members of the House may introduce bills that deal with taxes or spending. Before a bill can become a law, both houses of Congress must pass identical versions of the bill.

Once a bill is introduced in either the House or Senate, it goes through almost the same process. Each bill is first assigned to a committee for review. The bill is tabled, or set aside, if the committee decides the bill is not worthy. The bill is sent to floor for debate if the committee decides the bill is worthy of further action.

If the bill passes, it is sent to the other house. A joint committee works out any differences the two houses of Congress have concerning a bill. When both houses agree on a bill, the Speaker of the House and the vice president sign it. The bill must be signed before being sent to the president.

In each two-year session, thousands of bills come before Congress. On average over eleven thousand bills are introduced in a single Congressional session. Less than five hundred on average are enacted into law.