Category: Government Relations

Situational AwarenessIt’s 2022. Happy New Year! The Senate returns to Washington this week to consider a judicial nominee. The House has no legislation scheduled this week, but many members will be in town to observe the anniversary of January 6. Federal Government Closed January 3The

Situational AwarenessThe House and Senate are not in session this week. The Senate returns next week and the House will reconvene the week of January 10. OSHA Vaccine ETS Headed to SCOTUSFollowing the Sixth Circuit’s lifting of the stay placed on the Occupational Safety and

Situational AwarenessThe House and Senate are not in session this week. The Senate returns to Washington on January 3, 2022. The House returns to Washington on January 10, 2022. Sixth Circuit Lifts OSHA ETS Stay Late on Friday, the Court of Appeals for the Sixth

Situational AwarenessThe House and Senate are in session this week. The Senate will continue consideration of the National Defense AThe House and Senate are in session this week. The Senate will try to wrap up work on the National Defense Authorization Act. The House will

Situational AwarenessThe House and Senate are in session this week. The Senate will continue consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act and may bring up a resolution that would block OSHA’s vaccine or test emergency temporary standard (ETS). The House will likely consider legislation from

Situational AwarenessBoth the House and Senate return to Washington this week with deadlines looming over funding the federal government, the federal debt limit and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Senate will continue work on the NDAA this week. The House will consider a

Situational AwarenessHappy Thanksgiving to everyone! Thankfully, both chambers are out for the holiday. House Passes Biden BBB Legislation After months of wrangling between House and Senate leadership and the White House, the House of Representatives decided to go its own way and pass its version

Situational AwarenessThe House and Senate return to Washington this week. The House will consider several bills reported out of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee and may move to the Build Back Better Act, also known as reconciliation. The Senate will consider nominations and may move to

Situational AwarenessThe House and Senate are not in session this week. Both chambers will return to Washington on Monday, November 15. OSHA Vaccine Mandate On Hold—For NowOver the weekend, the 5th Circuit Court halted the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring employees