Following a relatively quiet August recess, lawmakers have returned to Washington, D.C. with a significant amount of work ahead of them. Check out Plurus' latest post-August recess insight which provides updates on must-pass legislation, expiring provisions, and other measures being worked on during the rest of the year.
Read MoreAs we head into the Presidents’ Day recess, here’s our latest take on appropriations, Build Back Better (BBB), and other domestic policy agenda items.
Read MoreTo date, there seems to be little dialogue between the “big four” authorizers and appropriators and House and Senate leadership aimed at reaching consensus on defense priorities and the related topline spending levels. Ultimately, Washington must consider two choices: will it go its usual route where the Pentagon, Congress, and the White House negotiate over the politics of how much taxpayer money should be spent on this or that? Or will the federal government pursue a comprehensive evaluation and reconsideration of the nation’s defense strategy?
Read MoreAlthough it seems the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) cycle just came to an end, the FY19 NDAA process is already underway. Because the annual defense policy bill is one of few “must pass” pieces of legislation, it is not only used to advance national security priorities, but in recent years, has also created opportunities for non-traditional defense companies.
Read MoreWith so much to do and so little time, it’s likely a single bill – potentially a third supplemental appropriations package – turns into a Christmas tree, loaded up with outstanding business. With action anticipated in November, could Christmas come early?
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