NDAA Week in the House The Senate is out of session this week as House lawmakers return to Washington with hopes of passing the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and National Security-State appropriations bill. The House Rules Committee will meet on Monday to consider three bills, including the NDAA. […]
June 24, 2026 – Ft. Myers, FL – Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals, is pleased to announce that shareholder Kathleen O. Berkey has been appointed to Chair of the Southwest Florida’s Urban Land Institute’s (ULI SWFL) District Council, effective July 1, 2026. Katie will serve […]
Housing and Appropriations Week Congress returns to Washington with the Senate set to vote on landmark housing legislation after months of bicameral negotiations and votes in both chambers, while the House is prepared to advance two key FY’27 appropriations bills. The Senate is expected to vote on the 21st Century […]
Senate’s FISA Push The House of Representatives is out of session this week as the Senate looks for a path forward on Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702, a critical intelligence collection authority that enables the Intelligence Community to collect, analyze, and share foreign intelligence information about national security […]
As Congress debates fiscal year 2027 appropriations and headlines continue to focus on funding cuts and uncertainty, Becker Senior Director Amanda Wood offers a different perspective in Smart Cities Dive. In her article, “Federal Money Is Still There. The Rules for Winning It Have Changed,” Wood explains why communities should […]
