In part due to GAO's work and leadership, the Congress passed a series of laws designed to improve the management and performance of government, 
Congress passed laws to improve management and performance of government.
No laws were passed.
It is big stuff and it's worth bothering with, according to them.
She was full of energy and vibrant.
The windows broke.
The men are swimming in the pool.
A woman is combining ingredients.
Jahangir's son Shahjahan became the largest buyer of all Mughals.