Health Policy Report (2/13)

The Week in Review The longest government shutdown in U.S. history finally came to an end after President Trump signed a short-term continuing resolution (CR) over the weekend. The measure — which does not include additional border wall funding — funds shuttered federal departments and agencies through Feb. 15, providing lawmakers with additional time to […]

The Week in Review House Democrats continued their push to reopen the government last week as the partial government shutdown entered its fourth week. The House took up a pair of continuing resolutions (CR) (H.J.Res.27; H.J.Res.28) last week that would temporarily reopen federal agencies without funding President Trump's border wall priority. The lower chamber also cleared […]

The Week in Review After a week of failed negotiations and messaging exercises, the White House and lawmakers have yet to make meaningful progress towards a deal to end the partial government shutdown. In a move aimed at increasing pressure on GOP lawmakers, the House held votes on individual government funding bills last week. The lower […]

The Week in Review New lawmakers were sworn in last Wednesday marking the start of the 116th Congress. Democrats have regained control of the House after winning 40 seats in the 2018 midterm elections, while Republicans will enjoy a boosted 53-47 majority in the Senate after knocking off vulnerable Democratic incumbents in Florida, North Dakota, Indiana, […]

The Week in Review The federal government inched closer to a partial shutdown last week following an intense oval office meeting between President Trump and Democratic leadership. President Trump told House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) that he would be “proud” to shut down the government if the […]

The Week in Review Congress’ schedule was upended last week following the death of former President George H.W. Bush. President Trump declared last Wednesday a national day of mourning in honor of the state funeral for the nation’s 41st president, prompting lawmakers to strike a deal to postpone the government funding deadline until December 21. House […]

The Week in Review Congressional lawmakers returned to Washington after a brief Thanksgiving recess. During the week, Congress made progress toward reauthorization of a series of key programs including the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Farm Bill. Regarding the NFIP, President Trump signed a short-term funding bill that extends the program until December 7, giving Congress more time to […]

The Week in Review Both chambers of Congress were out of town for a brief Thanksgiving recess.

The Week in Review Voters across the country went to the polls last Tuesday to cast their ballots in an historic midterm election. Riding a wave of unprecedented enthusiasm for a midterm, Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives for the first time since 2010. The 2018 midterms will send one of the largest […]

The Week in Review House and Senate lawmakers long ago abandoned Washington to hit the campaign trail. Both chambers are scheduled to resume legislative business one week after the midterms on Tuesday, November 13th. While the House’s schedule has yet to be announced, Senators are slated to take up the legislative vehicle (S.140) for Coast […]

The Week in Review House and Senate lawmakers have left Washington to hit the campaign trail. The Week Ahead Both chambers are scheduled to resume legislative business one week after the midterms on Tuesday, November 13th. While the House’s schedule has yet to be announced, Senators are slated to take up the legislative vehicle (S.140) […]

The Week in Review House and Senate lawmakers have left Washington to hit the campaign trail. The Week Ahead Both chambers are scheduled to resume legislative business one week after the midterms on Tuesday, November 13th. While the House’s schedule has yet to be announced, Senators are slated to take up the legislative vehicle (S.140) […]