Following a relatively quiet two-week recess, lawmakers have returned to Washington, D.C. with a significant amount of work ahead of them. Check out Plurus' latest insight, our "Congressional Laundry List" of must-pass legislation, expiring provisions, and other measures being worked on.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreWith a week until Election Day, the team at Plurus is already looking ahead to the lame-duck session and priorities of the 118th Congress. This update discusses priorities for the lame duck, including must-pass legislation and other issues that could ride on larger vehicles; executive actions to watch in 2023; expiring legislation to be tackled by the 118th Congress; and finally, priorities of a GOP versus Democratic-controlled Congress.
Read MoreWelcome back from the August recess! With 24 legislative days until the election, lawmakers are facing looming deadlines and a packed agenda – from government spending to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), among other key priorities. Here is what we’ll be following in the coming weeks.
Read MoreLast month, we created a “laundry list” for the 117th Congress and provided our analysis on which legislative vehicles are most likely to see action in the coming months. Because it feels like the political environment is changing daily, we wanted to share Congress’ revised to-do list. With seven weeks to go until August recess, Congress has a packed summer schedule.
Read More