Despite delays in the confirmation process, Majority Leader McConnell may burn floor time to finalize high priority nominations, while other nominees await inclusion in another package later this year.
Read MoreWith many expiring provisions and other paramount issues facing looming deadlines of one kind or another, a running list keeps track of the crowded legislative calendar.
Read MoreAs we enter the September work period, Congress will first have to address the budget, appropriations, the debt limit, and expiring authorization measures, with tax reform and healthcare in the mix as well. However, we’re already thinking about the next big item on the agenda: infrastructure. An issue that crosses eight committee jurisdictions, crafting modern infrastructure policy will necessitate the input of many different parties, so where do we start?
Read MoreHurricane Harvey continues to devastate Houston, Texas, and Congress must either quickly reauthorize or pass a short-term extension for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which expires September 30th.
Read MoreFollowing Congress’ latest failed attempt at healthcare repeal and replace, and fueled by an increasing desire to move past the recent Administration controversies, congressional Republicans are desperate for a win, and they may pivot quickly to tax reform when they return from the August recess. Check out our tax reform scorecard!
Read MoreFacing a ticking clock to keep the federal government open, we expect Congress to focus on the FY18 budget resolution, FY18 appropriations, and the debt ceiling when it returns in September.
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