ASAToday for December, 18th 2025

This Week in Congress Both chambers are scheduled to recess at the end of the week and reconvene in the first full week of January.  In the interim, Happy Holidays! This week,…

The 119th Congress – The House Has Been Unproductive? The House is nearing the end of what appears to be a historically unproductive year. With just 336 roll call votes taken, this…

ASA Supports the White House Conference on Small Business Act of 2025 ASA has a long history of supporting the White House Conference on Small Business Act of 2025, which is set…

Healthcare Update Monday marked the final day for individuals to enroll in ACA health exchanges for 2026. Congress has yet to reach a consensus on the future path. Enhanced premium tax credits…

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Update The House subsequently passed the NDAA by a vote of 312 to 112, with 115 Democrats joining 197 Republicans in voting “aye.” The Senate considered the…

FY26 Appropriations Update Senate leaders continue to face challenges in lifting the Republican holds on a five-bill minibus, which includes appropriations for Commerce-Justice-State, Defense, Interior, Labor-Health and Human Services (Labor-HHS), and Transportation-Housing…