On January 4, the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), in conjunction with the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) Regulatory Information Service Center and the 60 Cabinet, Executive, and Independent agencies across the Federal Government, released the Biden Administration’s Fall 2022 Unified Agenda. Check out our latest tidbits on notable rulemakings.
Read MoreApproximately every five years, Congress is tasked with revising and reauthorizing the Farm Bill. The current version is set to expire on September 23, 2023. As the 2022 midterm elections approach, there is increased focus on what the priorities for the bill might look like should there be a change in who holds the gavel in one or both chambers.
Read MoreSen. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA) introduced the FAIR Transition and Competition Act, legislation aimed at “[leveling] the field for domestic manufacturers by imposing a fee on carbon-intensive products when they reach the border.”
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has upended the daily interactions from the individual to the international scale. As companies and countries scramble to acquire the materials needed to fight the virus, some lawmakers are calling for a reorganization of trade lines and re-shoring of manufacturing in an effort to prepare for future emergencies.
Read MoreCommon knowledge may lead us to believe any hope of advancing policy in an election year is futile. Combine that trend with a divided Congress, a partisan atmosphere, and the imminent impeachment trial, and it’s easy to suggest 2020 will be a year for politics rather than policy. However, with a list of looming deadlines and the need to demonstrate the ability to not only investigate but also legislate, Congress is likely to have an active 12 months ahead.
Read MoreWelcome back from recess! We took advantage of the past few weeks to check in with congressional staffers and other political insiders to get a better sense of where things might be headed this fall. Based on our intel gathering efforts, below is a high-level overview of our understanding of legislative priorities for this fall…
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