ASAToday for January, 15th 2025

Healthcare Update Monday marked the final day for individuals to enroll in ACA health exchanges for 2026. Congress has yet to reach a consensus on the future path. Enhanced premium tax credits…

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Update The House subsequently passed the NDAA by a vote of 312 to 112, with 115 Democrats joining 197 Republicans in voting “aye.” The Senate considered the…

FY26 Appropriations Update Senate leaders continue to face challenges in lifting the Republican holds on a five-bill minibus, which includes appropriations for Commerce-Justice-State, Defense, Interior, Labor-Health and Human Services (Labor-HHS), and Transportation-Housing…

This Week in Congress Congress is undertaking an extensive legislative agenda amid elevated tensions in the weeks preceding year-end. A significant driver of this tension is the impending expiration of enhanced Affordable…

FY 26 Appropriations Risk With government funding expiring January 30, Congress must act soon to pass the remaining nine appropriations bills. The Senate aims to advance a package of five major spending…

Healthcare Impasse After last month’s shutdown, Senate Democrats debated health care subsidies. Instead of a bipartisan deal, the Senate will consider partisan proposals: Democrats want a three-year extension of ACA subsidies, while…

Final Year End Item: Defense Bill Congress faces one remaining major task before year’s end: passing the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Both the House and Senate have approved their respective…

Congress Reclaims Some Power Members of Congress are intensifying their inquiries with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding recent U.S. strikes on a suspected drug trafficking vessel, seeking clarification on the legal justification…