Congress Not Likely to Return Early for Disaster Relief
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) reiterated this past weekend that Congress will not return to Washington early to pass a supplemental funding measure for disaster relief. While acknowledging that Congress will need to act to provide the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with additional funds for recovery efforts, the Speaker has maintained that it will take […]
- July 6, 2021
Health Policy Report: (7/6)
Capitol Hill Update Congress is adjourned for the Independence Day district work period ahead of what is shaping up to be a hectic month of July. At the centerpiece of this month’s activity is the Biden-endorsed bipartisan infrastructure deal (fact sheet), as Democratic lawmakers are hoping to push this agreement across the finish line prior to the […]
- July 2, 2021
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- June 28, 2021
Health Policy Report (6/28)
House lawmakers will reconvene today to wrap up the June legislative session ahead of what is shaping up to be a hectic month of July. President Joe Biden endorsed a bipartisan Senate infrastructure deal (fact sheet) last week, and leadership in both chambers indicated that they will try and push this across the finish line prior to […]
- June 22, 2021
Health Policy Report (6/21)
Both chambers of Congress will resume legislative business this week. The Senate will return first later this afternoon to take up a pair of President Biden’s nominees for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Senators are also expected to take up a procedural vote to advance […]
- June 14, 2021
Health Policy Report (6/14)
House lawmakers will begin their floor activity for the month of June later this afternoon. On the floor this week, Members will take up a package of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) bills out of the Financial Services Committee, as well as legislation that would repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force […]
- June 7, 2021
Health Policy Report (6/7)
Both chambers of Congress will return from the Memorial Day Recess this week to begin the June legislative session. The Senate will resume voting later this afternoon, picking up consideration of the Endless Frontier Act after last-minute disagreements delayed final passage. Senators were unable to advance the $100 billion technology innovation package last month after […]
- June 1, 2021
Health Policy Report (6/1)
Both chambers of Congress have adjourned for the Memorial Day Recess. The Senate will resume voting on Monday, June 7, picking up consideration of the Endless Frontier Act after last-minute disagreements delayed final passage. Senators were unable to advance the $100 billion technology innovation package as previously planned last week after a group of GOP […]
- May 24, 2021
Health Policy Report (5/24)
Capitol Hill Update The Senate will reconvene again this week, closing out the May legislative session with a pair of notable votes. When the chamber meets later this afternoon, Senators will take up a procedural motion on Chiquita Brooks-LaSure’s nomination to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), with final confirmation […]
- May 17, 2021
Health Policy Report (5/17)
Capitol Hill Update Both chambers of Congress will return to action this afternoon. On the Senate floor this week, Senators will consider the Endless Frontier Act — a bipartisan package that would spur $100 billion in new funding toward technology research and development to combat the competitive threat posed by China. Lawmakers on the Commerce […]
- May 10, 2021
Health Policy Report (5/10)
Capitol Hill Update Both chambers of Congress will resume votes this week, starting with the Senate later this afternoon. Senators are expected to focus on clearing presidential nominations to kick off May votes, beginning with the nomination of Andrea Palm to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). It is also possible that […]
- May 3, 2021
Health Policy Report (5/3)
Congress has formally closed out its April legislative session following Senate passage (89-2) of the bipartisan Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act (S. 914). Looking ahead to this week, Senators will be out of Washington for a state work period, while House lawmakers convene another slate of Committee Work Days. This week’s schedule features a pair […]
- April 26, 2021
Health Policy Report (4/26)
The Senate will convene for legislative business later this afternoon to close out the April legislative session. On the floor, Senators are expected to begin consideration of a bipartisan water infrastructure package (S. 914) out of the Environment and Public Works Committee. The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act would provide $35 billion for water resources development […]