Bipartisanship in the 118th Congress

The first three months of the 118th Congress have had many moving pieces but a pace that largely lacked forward momentum. Despite the conventional wisdom on divided government that predicted gridlock and high-profile divisions this year, there are already a surprising number of bright spots where lawmakers are coming together to push forward legislation on a bipartisan basis. While it is certainly true that any of these could stall out, here is a sample of bipartisan proposals that could move this year.

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OMB Releases Fall 2022 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

On January 4, the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), in conjunction with the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) Regulatory Information Service Center and the 60 Cabinet, Executive, and Independent agencies across the Federal Government, released the Biden Administration’s Fall 2022 Unified Agenda. Check out our latest tidbits on notable rulemakings.

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118th Congress Musical Chairs

The 118th Congress will be sworn in at noon on January 3, 2023. Check out the latest version of our Congressional musical chairs which shows a possible projection of committee spots that could be vacant, Members that may be at risk of getting bumped from committees, and Members that may have to give up their committee spots due to certain rules. Our analysis also includes Members jockeying for spots on certain committees, and committee chairmanship elections and nominations. 

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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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