ASAToday for February, 6th 2025

Possible Healthcare Package? Last week, a senior White House aide informed reporters that President Trump is not interested in expanding the ACA enhanced premium tax credits. Instead, he is urging Congress to…

Congress Passed a Bipartisan Tax Bill Last week, the Senate unanimously and unexpectedly passed the IRS Math Act (H.R. 998). Since the House had already approved the bill by voice vote in…

This Week in Congress! This week, the Senate was in session and the House leadership cancelled votes. That chamber has now been out of session for a month, and Speaker Mike Johnson…

Government Shutdown Continues! The current government shutdown is now the longest full shutdown in U.S. history and the third longest overall. The resolution remains uncertain as both parties remain steadfast in their…

FY2026 Appropriations Bills Last Thursday, Senate leadership brought the House-passed defense appropriations bill (H.R. 4016) to the floor for an initial procedural vote, called a cloture vote.  That motion failed to win…