The widespread recognition of critical minerals as an issue of national significance has led to bipartisan interest in supporting the mining industry. The bipartisan infrastructure law provides authorization and funding for various critical minerals activities of which mining companies can take advantage, and the potential passage of a reconciliation package would only amplify those opportunities.
Read MoreThis time of year has those on and off the Hill looking at a very long to do list and a very short timeframe to accomplish it. The healthcare space is no exception. But what has to get done legislatively by January 3?
Read MoreAs we enter the Easter recess, here’s our analysis of major actions at the end of this work period and intel on what we might expect on Ukraine, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA)/America COMPETES Act conference, and reconciliation when Members return from the two-week break.
Read MoreThe House returned to another busy work period in the run-up to the two-week Easter recess. Here’s our latest intel and analysis on the war in Ukraine, Supreme Court (SCOTUS) confirmation proceedings, and the release of the president’s fiscal year 2023 (FY23) budget request. Our report also includes a longer than usual political update, which reflects many of the moving pieces as we get closer to the midterm elections.
Read MoreOn March 28, President Joe Biden released his Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) budget request. With an overall discretionary spending topline of $1.6 trillion, the president’s budget request (PBR) includes $813 in defense spending and $696 billion in nondefense spending. The budget also aims to reduce the deficit by $1 trillion over ten years. Following our review of budget documents released by individual agencies, here is our analysis of key telecom provisions in the PBR.
Read MoreThough the House was in recess, this was still a busy week in Washington. Here’s our latest intel and analysis of action around the War in Ukraine, Supreme Court (SCOTUS) confirmation hearings, and other top agenda items.
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