The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has launched a Section 301 investigation into the People’s Republic of China (PRC) concerning its actions and policies aimed at dominating...
On Capitol Hill, it’s often said that the scent of jet fumes at DCA before a weekend or holiday recess is a surefire incentive for legislative action. This episode seemed...
Even before yesterday’s publication of the 1,500+ page funding package, numerous conservative legislators in both the House and Senate had already voiced objections to the process and substance of Republican...
As Congress returns from its August recess, the legislative agenda for September and the final stretch of 2024 looks especially packed and contentious. With only 13 legislative days scheduled in...
After over two years of negotiations, Senators Manchin (I-WV) and Barrasso (R-WY) have announced a bipartisan permitting reform agreement. The ‘Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024’ addresses interstate transmission line expansion...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has unveiled a new proposed rule aimed at protecting workers from heat illnesses and injuries. If finalized, this rule would become the first...
On Tuesday, June 11, Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) of the Senate Agriculture Committee released a Senate Republican-drafted framework proposal for the 2024 Farm Bill. “From the onset of this...
This week, both the House and Senate majorities published general summaries making up the core pillars of each respective Farm Bill legislative proposal. House Republicans led off with a title by...
Early in the morning on Tuesday, March 26, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, MD was struck by a cargo ship and completely collapsed. This was after the vessel...