ASAToday for August 19, 2026
ASA 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…
Read MoreFY 2026 Supplemental Funding Request Faces Uncertain Path in Congress
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…
Read MoreThis Week in Congress
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…
Read MoreFY 2027 Appropriations: Collins Pushes Ahead on Spending Bills Amid Partisan Tensions
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…
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