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This Week in Congress!

It's a brief yet significant week in Washington, D.C. as the legislative session winds down before the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday. The House is in recess, and the Senate wraps up midweek, with most business concluding by Wednesday. Despite the short schedule, appropriations, security briefings, and reconciliation talks continue.

  • Rescissions Package Moves to Senate: The House passed a $9.4 billion rescissions bill (214–212), now facing strong opposition in the Senate.
  • Senate Reconciliation Talks Continue: Senate Republicans are finalizing a reconciliation package, focusing on Medicaid work requirements, clean-energy tax credits, and SALT deduction limits. Legislative text may be released next week.
  • Trade Review Act Gains Bipartisan Momentum: S.1272, which would limit the president’s tariff authority and require congressional oversight, is gaining support in both chambers.
  • Appropriations Markups Underway: Committee markups on FY26 bills, including Defense and Homeland Security, are under review. The Senate may discuss them after the holiday.
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