Red states and cities across the country are trying to convince congressional Republicans that they should receive funding in the next coronavirus relief package as the 2020 election looms. Last week, House Democrats passed a rescue bill that included $915 billion for states and localities in their $3 trillion rescue […]
As anticipated, House Democrats are preparing for House operations to resume and moving quickly on a CARES 2 legislative proposal. We anticipate House Democrats will release their proposal in the next few days. Members will likely return to Washington and vote on the package the week of May 18th. Philosophical […]
Washington Update: May 5
05.05.2020
After coming together to pass a series of Coronavirus relief bills over the last two months, Democrats and Republicans are bickering not merely on policy but on operational logistics as well. The Democratic House remains in recess due to health concerns, while the Republican-held Senate returned this week. In a […]
Washington Update: April 28
04.29.2020
One day after telling their caucus that the House would be back in session next week, Democratic Leaders changed course today after consulting with the Capitol’s attending physician. The original decision to return to session while Washington, D.C. is still under a stay-at-home order was met with swift criticism from […]
Remote Voting in Congress
04.23.2020
In this unprecedented time of COVID-19, Congress is considering remote voting in order to continue its legislative functions and provide a response to the pandemic crisis in a democratic way. Although many Congressional members are split on this idea, given that some think they should be present in their chambers […]
