Congress 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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Read MoreInfrastructure 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.
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