ASAToday for June 26th, 2025

This Week in Congress With the May 10th deadline looming, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s reauthorization topped the Senate’s agenda this week. A short-term extension was considered as several members raised concerns about fast-tracking the bill if their amendments were not considered.  Rep. Lawler’s antisemitism bill is headed for the Senate, where it will face…

The FAA Reauthorization Senate leaders have told Senators that they do not intend to allow votes on any nongermane amendments to the bill, but Sens. Hawley (R-IN) and Vance (R-OH) have threatened to hold up an agreement to provide for quick consideration of the bill if leadership does not allow votes on their amendments. Hawley’s…

Generic Drug Shortage Senate Finance leaders unveiled draft legislation intended to ease the generic drug shortages. The draft introduced by Sens. Wyden (D-OR) and Crapo (R-ID) would create a voluntary program within Medicare to change the way health care providers buy generic drugs. Its goal is to get providers and group purchasing organizations (GPOs) to…