ASAToday for September 30, 2026

The Senate recessed early this week, and our next update will not be distributed until after the midterm elections.

The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, which would establish federal standards for college athletes’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements, among other provisions. Majority Leader Thune (R-SD) filed cloture last…

The White House announced Friday evening that President Trump intends to rescind approximately $800 million in FY 2026 congressionally appropriated funding, invoking authorities under the Congressional Impoundment Control Act. The targeted funding…

The parties have paused negotiations on a permitting reform bill that would have unfrozen wind and solar projects in exchange for a new, streamlined federal permit review process.  The bill could be…

Both chambers of Congress are scheduled to return to Washington on November 9 for the lame-duck session. While there are a few actions Congress is highly likely to take, the broader agenda…