With 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 MoreWith just under a month until Election Day, an eerie quiet is settling over Washington as both parties zero in on the same goal: winning. Check out some highlights for the weeks ahead, including what to watch post-Election Day, as well as our most recent versions of our Senate and House musical chairs documents and “Congressional laundry list.”
Read MoreThe city may not be facing a once-in-two-decades cicada infestation, but with conference negotiations underway on USICA and America COMPETES Act, and ongoing debate on additional COVID relief, Ukraine aid, and possible reconciliation or climate change packages, all while appropriators begin to lay the groundwork on appropriations for the next fiscal year, Washington is sure to be buzzing. Here is Congress' laundry list and our analysis on which legislative vehicles are most likely to see action in the coming months.
Read MoreIt is impossible to deny that the physical effects of COVID-19 on both individuals and our country at large are staggering. Policymakers are beginning to understand that COVID-19 has taken a significant toll on our nation’s mental health, and a legislative response is warranted.
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