ASAToday for July 3rd, 2025

This Week in Congress This week both chambers of Congress were in session with the House voting on the HALT Fentanyl Act (H.R. 27), which would amend the Controlled Substances Act to permanently list the drug as a Schedule I controlled substance, and the Protecting American Energy Production Act (H.R. 26), to prohibit a moratorium…

Budget Reconciliation As previously reported, last week Republicans held their annual policy retreat.  In his appearance before the group on Monday, President Trump urged the conference “not to get stuck on the details” of a budget reconciliation strategy, clarifying that he does not care whether his priorities are addressed in one bill or two.  With…

Tariffs? President Trump’s plans for tariffs against Mexico and Canada have been paused for 30 days. On Monday, President Trump had discussions with Mexican President Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau, just one day before the 25 percent tariffs on goods imports were to take effect. Both Mexico and Canada have agreed to do more…