Congress’ Lame Duck Session Begins Lawmakers are back in Washington for the first time since last week’s midterm elections, which saw Democrats retake the majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The lame duck session has several must-pass items on the docket, including the National Defense Authorization […]
Senate’s Last Week The Senate is back in Washington for its final session week before November’s midterm elections. The House of Representatives is out and is not scheduled to return until November 9th. The Senate is expected to take a final vote on the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan […]
Senate’s Midterm Push The Senate returns to Washington for what could be its final working week before the midterm elections. The House of Representatives has already departed for the October recess and won’t reconvene until November. At the top of the Senate’s agenda is the Protect College Sports Act, bipartisan […]
Congress’ Fall Return The House and Senate return to Washington this week after their August and Labor Day week recesses – although this will be the House’s final working week before the midterm elections. The House’s agenda includes taking up the next biannual Water Resources Development Act, which authorizes various […]
House Returns from August Recess The House of Representatives is back from August recess today as the homestretch before Election Day begins. The Senate won’t return until September 14th. The House is expected to consider a Senate-passed continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding through December 11th, aiming to avoid […]
