Rep. Anthony Cárdenas(D-Calif.) was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013 for the 113th Congress (2013–2014) and has represented California’s 29th district since. Now in the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Rep. Cárdenas sits on the prestigious House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where
WaterCongress adjourned for its annual August recess period after a flurry of negotiations and successfully passed significant legislation including the so- called “Inflation Reduction Act,” which most would admit does little, if anything, to reduce inflation. While on the surface, it may seem the Inflation
Situational AwarenessCongress is in Washington for an abbreviated week due to the Rosh Hashanah holiday. The Senate will consider a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded through Dec. 16, 2022. The House will consider 32 bills on suspension and a vote on the
As we enter the busy election season for federal candidates, clubs should be mindful of the rules when it comes to federal officeholders or candidates appearing at their facilities. Different rules and laws apply to appearances, whether they’re related to an officeholder’s official capacity or
AS A NATION, we’ve undergone numerous political and economic changes in the last three years. The House of Representatives and Senate flipped from Republican to Democratic control. The presidency flipped from Republican to Democratic. Our economy was effectively shut down due to a pandemic and
Situational AwarenessThe House and Senate are in session this week. The Senate will work through procedural votes on legislation to increase investments in semiconductor manufacturing. The House will consider legislation addressing wildfire risks and droughts. Economic News Focus Of WeekA spate of economic news is
Situational AwarenessThe House and Senate return from their respective Independence Day recesses with full agendas for the month of July The House and Senate are in Washington and conducting business this week. The House will consider several bills on the expedited suspension calendar and is
In its first update to COVID-19 guidance since May 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new guidance on Tuesday in the form of a Q&A stating that going forward employers will need to assess whether current pandemic circumstances and individual workplace circumstances justify
Situational AwarenessThe House and Senate return from their respective Independence Day recesses with full agendas for the month of July leading up to the traditional August recess period. The House plans votes on several large bills including legislation establishing an active shooter alert system, access to abortion
Situational AwarenessThe House and Senate are not in session this week, but House committees will be conducting business. H-2B Cap Relief In House Appropriations BillLast week, the House Appropriations Committee passed the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, which included language aimed at improving the