ASAToday for July 3rd, 2025

How Reconciliation Works The Small Business Legislative Council provided the following historical synopsis of the budget reconciliation process.  There has been much discussion and speculation regarding whether the Democrats will try to pass parts of President Biden’s proposed COVID relief bill using a process known as reconciliation.  As we watch all this play out, we…

Full Width Template Sen. Shelby (R- AL) announced that he would not seek another term.  Shelby is completing his 6th term.  “During my time in the Senate, I have been given great opportunity, having chaired four committees: Appropriations, Rules, Banking, and Intelligence. In these positions of leadership, I have strived to influence legislation that will have a…

This Week in Congress The House and Senate were in session this week.  On Monday, a group of ten Senate Republicans met with President Biden to discuss a roughly $600 billion coronavirus stimulus package in an effort to forge a bipartisan path forward for relief efforts. Additionally, the Senate continued to hold confirmation hearings and…