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 […]
Washington, D.C., June 10, 2026 — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals, is pleased to announce that Omar Franco, Chair of the Firm’s Government Law & Lobbying Practice and Senior Director Amanda Wood have been appointed to join the Florida Business Council. A new initiative from Florida House […]
Congress’ Dealmaking Week Congress returns to Washington this week with big ticket legislative priorities to debate and pass, including new immigration enforcement funding and expiring foreign surveillance powers. Today, House lawmakers will set the terms of this week’s floor debate on Republicans’ latest budgetary reconciliation bill providing nearly $70 billion […]
Florida Senate Bill 506 (SB 506), enacted during the 2026 legislative session, addresses public access to body camera recordings created by local government code inspectors. Signed into law on April 23, 2026 (Chapter No. 2026‑49), the bill takes effect July 1, 2026. SB 506 was introduced to balance two competing […]
