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.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreOn 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 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 MoreWhile many races have yet to be called and control of both the House and Senate hang in the balance, Democrats have managed to avoid a red wave and defied conventional wisdom about midterm elections, an unpopular president, and a struggling economy. Here’s our analysis of how the midterm elections will impact committees in the 118th Congress.
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