The first three months of the 118th Congress have had many moving pieces but a pace that largely lacked forward momentum. Despite the conventional wisdom on divided government that predicted gridlock and high-profile divisions this year, there are already a surprising number of bright spots where lawmakers are coming together to push forward legislation on a bipartisan basis. While it is certainly true that any of these could stall out, here is a sample of bipartisan proposals that could move this year.
Read MoreThe 118th Congress will be sworn in at noon on January 3, 2023. Check out the latest version of our Congressional musical chairs which shows a possible projection of committee spots that could be vacant, Members that may be at risk of getting bumped from committees, and Members that may have to give up their committee spots due to certain rules. Our analysis also includes Members jockeying for spots on certain committees, and committee chairmanship elections and nominations.
Read MoreThere are only 21 legislative days remaining for the 117th Congress, and there is a growing number of "must-pass" items and Member priorities crowding the agenda. With already tight timelines, midterm elections-related dynamics have the potential to impede negotiations and action on the Hill. Check out our latest update on what to watch in the coming weeks and months.
Read MoreWith a week until Election Day, the team at Plurus is already looking ahead to the lame-duck session and priorities of the 118th Congress. This update discusses priorities for the lame duck, including must-pass legislation and other issues that could ride on larger vehicles; executive actions to watch in 2023; expiring legislation to be tackled by the 118th Congress; and finally, priorities of a GOP versus Democratic-controlled Congress.
Read MoreWelcome back from the August recess! With 24 legislative days until the election, lawmakers are facing looming deadlines and a packed agenda – from government spending to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), among other key priorities. Here is what we’ll be following in the coming weeks.
Read MoreAs is our tradition, Plurus Strategies has been taking a close look at how the composition of the House and Senate, and more specifically, committee membership and leadership, may change in the 118th Congress.
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