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For the fourth time this Congress, we are barreling towards another government shutdown. The House has just 18 days to consider and pass the remaining five funding bills, which the Senate then must consider. Yet Speaker Johnson and House Republicans continue to prioritize their extreme MAGA agenda and partisan games. It’s past time Republicans actually governed and worked with House Democrats to pass a responsible budget. Will they join us? Time will tell…
Thursday marked the start of Black History Month. The annual observance was borne out of Negro History Week, first established in 1926 by famed historian Carter G. Woodson.
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With one day to spare, Congress avoided a partial government shutdown… again. |
Winter is here! Hopefully you all fared well in the first winter storm of 2024. |
Happy 2024! Congress returns to session this week with many critical items still on our agenda. In just ten days, temporary funding for agriculture, energy and water, military construction and veterans affairs, transportation and housing and urban development related agencies expires. Remaining federal spending expires February 2nd.
Congress adjourned for the year last week with House Republicans accomplishing very little beyond infighting over their extreme agenda and pushing a baseless impeachment inquiry at the behest of the former President. What was accomplished last week was done despite extreme MAGA Republican shenanigans, with House Democrats once again delivering the votes needed to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). When we return on January 9th, Congress will have 10 days to avoid a partial government shutdown.
This week is the final legislative week of 2023, and Congress still has several significant bills pending: appropriations bills, the National Defense Authorization Act, supplemental funding for our allies abroad and humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza, FISA Reauthorization and FAA reauthorization. Yet, all House Republicans managed to bring to the floor last week were partisan messaging bills and a resolution censuring Jamal Bowman. Here’s a summary of what happened last week. |
I hope everyone had a relaxing and joyful Thanksgiving! I returned to Washington after the break to a busy schedule as Congress works to pass crucial pieces of legislation before the end of the year such as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and supplemental funding for our allies and partners around the world. Check out what you may have missed in the past two weeks.
IN WASHINGTON
With days to spare, Congress took action last week to extend government funding and avoid a shutdown. We are now in recess for the Thanksgiving holiday. Before you take off to celebrate, here is what you missed last week.
THE WEEK IN WASHINGTON