Farm to Negotiation Table: Food Safety and Nutrition Programs in the 2023 Farm Bill

The Farm Bill provides important opportunities to address specific agricultural and food issues, from food safety and labeling to nutrition, but the current version is set to expire in September 2023. Lawmakers have already begun discussions about what will be included in next year’s reauthorization. Check our Plurus’ latest insights on negotiations and outlook on this key legislation for the 118th Congress.

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Lame Duck Countdown

Congress has a long laundry list of "must pass" items and other priorities to tackle before this Congress adjourns sine die. There remain several questions – namely, what can get done before Members leave town and what will next year look like on Capitol Hill. Check out our latest update on the changing dynamics in Congress.

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Permitting and Renewable Energy in the US

With the recent passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the United States has emerged as a world leader in the clean energy transition. However, electrification projects with the potential to reduce our carbon emissions have experienced myriad delays as a result of slow-moving permitting frameworks across multiple agencies, both at the federal and state level.

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Plurus Strategies November Political Update

There 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.

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Implementation of CHIPS Financial Incentives

The CHIPS Act of 2022 represents a historic $52.7 billion investment in American semiconductor research, development, manufacturing, and workforce development. Because parts of the statute were drafted with the intent of maximizing the Commerce Department’s flexibility to execute programs, including CHIPS incentives, several unknowns remain for prospective applicants ahead of the anticipated February 2023 funding opportunity announcement (FOA).

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