The first thing congress critters should do is take a in depth course on the US Constitution, what it means and what they are supposed to do.
Instead of passing laws, hoping the courts will stop them, they should stop passing unconstitutional laws in the first place.
Frankly, I'd like to see a requirement that congress repeal two laws for every new one they pass. Not just federal either. States too. I'd love to know how many CO senators and representatives have ever read the CO Constitution? Few, if I had to guess.
You have a good point.
However, I imagine that many Congressman spend more time drinking at places like the Hawk and Dove, than on the floor of Congress.