ASAToday for July 3rd, 2025

Senate Gun Safety Proposal Over this past weekend, a group of 20 senators (10 Republicans and 10 Democrats) reached a deal on a “framework” for a gun-control package. Senate Majority Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi, and President Biden are all supportive of this package. With at least 10 Senate Republicans in favor of the legislation, the…

DOL Reviews Independent Contractor Rule On June 3, 2022, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced that it is reviewing regulations addressing the distinction between an employee and an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Independent contractors are not guaranteed the federal minimum wage and overtime pay that covered employees…

This Week in Congress There are now less than seven work weeks before Congress leaves town for its month-long August recess.  By the time the members return in September, the fervor of the midterms will be the focus and most legislative priorities will be sidelined.  Much to the chagrin of the Democratic leadership, crises and…