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 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.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has become the sole focus of the public health policy world, but it is also having far reaching effects into policy landscapes way beyond healthcare. This blog post is the first in a series that will explore how COVID-19 is changing American life, and impacting various policy areas. This series will explore changing American attitudes, examine new policy ideas, and project on legislative and regulatory activity we may see as a result of the virus in the months ahead. As the virus continues to spread throughout our communities, existing health disparities are being exacerbated at a rapid pace.
Read MorePlurus Strategies has been compiling a list of provisions, broken down by key industries, that could be a part of upcoming relief packages. As we continue to respond to the impacts of the pandemic, it’s important to have a good idea of what future bills could contain. The legislative situation is very fluid, and priorities and timelines continue to shift on a frequent basis. We are likely to see additional legislation that expands the role of government and allocates significantly more funding for the COVID-19 response.
Read MoreOngoing federal, state, and local guidance promoting social distancing, significant shifts to teleworking and remote learning, and the increasing desire for online access to information and entertainment have spotlighted the importance of technology, telecommunications, and cybersecurity to limiting the negative impacts of the global pandemic and preserving the American way of life.
Read MoreCongress and the Administration have been working on a number of measures to curb the effects of the ongoing spread of COVID-19 across the country. The public health crisis is evolving rapidly. Anticipate periodic updates to this post as we share additional tidbits in real time.
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