House and Senate Committee Musical Chairs In Anticipation of the 119th Congress

Check out the first iterations of our House Committee “Musical Chairs” and Senate Committee “Musical Chairs” in anticipation of the 119th Congress. These analyses show a possible projection of committee spots that could be vacant, Members and Senators that may be at risk of getting bumped from committees, and Members and Senators that may have to give up their committee spots due to certain rules.

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Plurus Outlook: Approaching 2024

Following a busy year, Congress is leaving a significant amount of work for 2024. Check out Plurus' last legislative outlook of the year, which tracks items pushed into early 2024, other efforts that could see some bipartisan action, and partisan issues that will be at the top of lawmakers' minds as they hit the campaign trail.

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Legislative Outlook: Post August Recess Update

Following a relatively quiet August recess, lawmakers have returned to Washington, D.C. with a significant amount of work ahead of them. Check out Plurus' latest post-August recess insight which provides updates on must-pass legislation, expiring provisions, and other measures being worked on during the rest of the year.

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The New Playground: Navigating Social Media and Kids' Online Privacy

As kids spend more of their time online, social media platforms are increasingly becoming the new form of going outside to play. While these online communities play a similar role as a physical one, there has been little government oversight on these platforms. Plurus’s latest insight looks at what government has done so far and what needs to be done next in the realm of digital policy for children and their privacy.

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The CHIPS Act 2023 Updates: One Year In

It's been one year since the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 was signed into law to bolster the semiconductor industry in the US. With semiconductors being fundamental to the functioning of modern technology, an analysis of the CHIPS Act and its rollout indicates that the future is still too early to tell. However, with no major setbacks, there is cautious optimism about the direction the industry will find itself.

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