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.
Read MoreCongress 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.
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 MoreWhile DC has its eyes on the midterm elections and the lame duck, Plurus has begun to turn our attention to the priorities of the coming Congress. On the horizon is the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Read MoreWith just under a month until Election Day, an eerie quiet is settling over Washington as both parties zero in on the same goal: winning. Check out some highlights for the weeks ahead, including what to watch post-Election Day, as well as our most recent versions of our Senate and House musical chairs documents and “Congressional laundry list.”
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.
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