Our government is broken because we allowed it to get this way.
Whether the average American realizes it or not, there are RULES to lawmaking, and these senators, congresspeople, and executive branch players know ALL the rules.
I firmly believe one must familiarize oneself with verifiable facts, conduct research, and rally at least a modicum of public consent on the issue. Then, a professional discussion can begin with your elected officials, assuming they're open to you.
Put your passion, your effort, your motivation to its best use and deal with Washington as you would a stubborn child, because all parents know when you're teaching a child something, you MUST repeat yourself before they get it. Eventually, the people WE put into office will understand what we require and will EARN those taxes we pay to them in salary.