ASAToday for July 22, 2026
House Gridlock Persists as NDAA Delayed and Senate Presses Ahead
Congress returns from the Independence Day recess facing continued legislative uncertainty, as divisions within the House Republican Conference continue to stall floor action and delay consideration of several major legislative priorities, including…
Read MoreThis Week in Congress
The House was in session this week and the Senate is out of session for the next two weeks. Both chambers are not in session next week and our update will return…
Read MoreHouse Returns with Busy Floor Schedule Featuring Appropriations, NDAA, and Energy Bills
The House voted on a packed legislative agenda that includes major appropriations, defense authorization, and a series of committee-driven policy measures. The House considered the national security-state appropriations bill (H.R. 8595), one…
Read MoreASA Backs NDAA Amendment to Codify Beneficial Ownership Information Exemption
ASA, along with National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), sent a letter to House and Senate leadership backing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 8800) offered…
Read MoreCongress Passes Iran War Powers Resolution amid Divided Senate Votes
The Senate last Tuesday voted 50–48 to approve a War Powers Resolution directing the removal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities involving Iran, marking a closely divided and politically significant vote on…
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