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January 10, 2024
The outlook is uncertain for closing out the FY24 appropriations process with a bipartisan deal by January 19 and February 2, when current funding measures expire. Here’s why.
October 25, 2023
Yet again, in a few short weeks, Congress will face the same choice it faces every year: fund the government, shut down the government, or kick the can down the road. Despite efforts to avoid this choice with a legislative process and significant planning, every October 1 when the new fiscal year starts Congress ends up in this same place.
July 13, 2023
Both chambers of Congress are eying the month-long August recess that is just weeks away. They are working hard to push through major legislation: 12 appropriations bills and the National Defense Authorization Act all by the end of this month! Some have passed committee and some are soon to pass this week and next. If they succeed, conference committee negotiations will begin in September.
December 31st, 2024
Bipartisan Deal that Almost Failed is Harbinger for the 119th Congress. The Continuing Resolution (CR) hit some speed bumps in what was expected to be a quick bipartisan vote for passage thanks to Elon Musk’s very prominent opposition to additional funding and President-elect Trump’s last minute push for a debt ceiling extension.
December 3rd, 2024
President Trump and the 119th Congressional leadership are signaling their plans and priorities. Tax cuts, tariffs, funding cuts and increases, vaccine scrutiny, shrinking government, pro-business regulatory reforms, end to DEI policies, and many more are among those topping the list.
September 30th, 2024
Before leaving DC on September 27, Congress focused on bills that reinforce party messaging, which they believe will resonate with their base, while avoiding issues that could alienate their voters and put their candidates in contentious positions.