Author: Joe Trauger

Situational AwarenessThe House of Representatives stands in recess subject to the call of the Speaker. The Senate conducted a rare weekend session and continues work on the bipartisan infrastructure package. Infrastructure on TrackAfter months of negotiations among a group of 10 bipartisan senators, the final

Situational AwarenessBoth the House and Senate are in session this and next week prior to breaking for the August recess (maybe). The House will consider 20 bills on the suspension calendar early in the week and then pivot to appropriations later in the week. The

Situational AwarenessThe House and Senate are in session this week. The House will consider 14 bills on the Suspension Calendar and the Senate will continue work on nominations until an expected procedural vote on the bipartisan infrastructure package on Wednesday. H-2B Provisions Stricken From Appropriations

Situational AwarenessThe House and Senate return to work this week. The Senate continues work on State Department and Department of Labor nominees. The House continues its work on spending bills in committee with no votes scheduled for the full chamber. We’ve Got a Long Way

Situational AwarenessThe House and Senate are in session this week after a brief recess. The House will consider legislation that adds workplace protections for pregnant women requesting accommodations, debt collection, and mental health measures aimed at suicide prevention and mental health in underserved communities. The

Situational AwarenessThe House and Senate are both in session this week. The House will consider resolutions overturning three rules promulgated under President Trump. The Senate will continue processing nominations and attempt to advance a voting rights measure. Infrastructure Deal PossibleA group of 21 senators, 11

Situational AwarenessThe House and Senate return to Washington this week. The Senate will continue working on executive and judicial nominations. The House will consider 22 bills on the suspension calendar, a corporate disclosure package and a bill to repeal the 2002 Iraq War authorization. NCA

Situational AwarenessThe Senate is in session this week and the House is conducting Committee business. The Senate will resume debate on legislation to boost U.S. competition with China through $100 billion in research and development and $52 billion in emergency spending for semiconductor manufacturing. The

Situational AwarenessThe House continues its District Work Period and the Senate is out for the week as well. The Senate will next reconvene on Monday, June 7 to consider judicial nominations and S. 1260, the Endless Frontiers Act, which invests in research and development to