Infrastructure is viewed as an urgent bipartisan challenge in need of a solution, though finding a mutually acceptable resolution in an increasingly political time leading up to the November elections will prove tricky. Ultimately, efforts made now by Congress and the Administration may lay the groundwork for a broader infrastructure deal that might unfold post-2020.
Read MoreThis year will include several predictable policy deadlines that will compel congressional action. To that end, we have compiled a list of expiring provisions, long-term expirations, and key political dates that will influence policy and politics in Washington.
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 MoreThere is a general consensus that climate legislation efforts underway now are preparations for post-2020 action. While targeted energy bills range the gamut and broader concepts and agreements garner significant attention, we are tracking the climate and energy bills that we’ll want to watch in 2020.
Read MorePresident Donald Trump signed the FY20 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law on December 20, 2019. The conference report included numerous provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G, and supply chain. Spectrum sharing was also a controversial issue in this year’s NDAA cycle.
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With the smell of jet fumes scenting the final policy negotiations ongoing in Washington this week, and the new year heralding a swift turn to the presidential campaigns, we wanted to share our latest observations, trends, and analyses of the 2020 elections as we head into the holidays.
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