The federal government has reopened following a 43-day government shutdown – the longest in U.S. history. The deal to reopen Washington extends funding for most of the federal government through January 30 while fully funding Congress, the Departments of Agriculture and Veterans Affairs, the FDA, and military construction projects through […]
October 23, 2025 – Washington, D.C.— Becker is pleased to announce that Anthony Bedell has been recognized as a Top 2025 Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE). This prestigious honor is awarded to industry professionals who have achieved notable legislative successes, demonstrated innovation, earned the respect […]
The federal government is set to shut down at midnight tomorrow unless lawmakers reach a last-minute funding deal to delay the deadline and buy more time to negotiate a full agreement. Last week, House Republicans passed a short-term funding bill that failed in the Senate, but the House delayed its […]
Washington Works to Avert Shutdown Congress returns to Washington for its last full working week of the month with 15 days left before a potential government shutdown and no funding deal in sight. Lawmakers will break next week in observance of Rosh Hashanah, but in the meantime, the House will […]
Congress Pivots to Fall Agenda Lawmakers return to Washington this week with 22 days left before the end of the fiscal year, leaving a handful of legislative working days to pass some form of funding to avoid a government shutdown. In the Senate, Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is expected […]
