ASAToday for August 19, 2026

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…

The administration has submitted a request to Congress for nearly $88 billion in supplemental FY 2026 appropriations, with the bulk of funding tied to ongoing military operations involving Iran and Venezuela. The…

This week the House had a packed legislative agenda that included consideration of multiple appropriations measures, policy reforms across veterans and financial services, and a broad slate of small business legislation. The…

Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Collins (R-ME) attempted to advance four FY 2027 appropriations bills this week, even as negotiations continue to face resistance from Senate Democrats and procedural uncertainty threatens the broader…

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is expected to have a notable impact on the U.S. construction industry by increasing housing production, modernizing federal housing programs, and reducing regulatory and administrative…