President Biden has signed into law the “American Rescue Plan,” which is the latest in Congress’ efforts to bolster the economy in response to the now year-long coronavirus pandemic. Over the past year, the National Club Association has been working with representatives and senators on
This week, the House of Representatives will consider H.R. 842, the “Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 (PRO Act).” The wide-sweeping labor bill was passed by the House in 2019, but was not considered by the Senate. While it is expected to pass
Situational AwarenessThe House and Senate are in session this week. The Senate will be considering nominations. The House will consider several bills reported out by the Small Business Committee as well as the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act), which was reported out
Situational AwarenessThe House and Senate are both in session this week. After considering nominations for Department of Education and Department of Commerce, the Senate will move toward consideration of the House-passed coronavirus relief bill. The House will be considering legislation related to election and campaign
Situational AwarenessThe House and Senate are in session this week. The House is on track to pass a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package by the end of the week and the Senate is processing nominations. COVID-19 Relief PackageThe House Budget Committee will be marking up
WHILE THE DEATH of a member-elect and administration appointments triggered special elections for a few House seats, we now have a fairly good view on what the next two years will look like legislatively and regulatorily. Democrats achieved their goal of securing the White House,
As we begin 2021, there are a number of tough issues and opportunities for the club community at the local, state and federal levels. While the development and approval of multiple vaccines for COVID-19 occurred much faster than some believed possible, mass inoculations of the
Situational AwarenessThis week the Senate will vote on the confirmation of President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Veterans Affairs Department today. The Senate will also begin the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. House committees will begin marking up Biden’s $1.9 trillion
Democrats and Republicans Propose Dueling COVID-19 BillsBoth Democrats and Republicans are putting forth their own COVID-19 relief bills. The House is expected to vote this week on a budget resolution regarding President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 response and economic stimulus proposal. The vote would mark
Situational AwarenessThis week the House is out of session and the Senate will begin reviewing cabinet nominations for the Biden administration, including the expected confirmation of Janet Yellen, who would be the country’s first female Treasury secretary. Biden Administration Looks into New OSHA COVID-19 StandardThe