ASAToday for August 12, 2026
Congress Negotiates Short-Term FY 2027 Funding Extension
Congress is working toward a short-term government funding agreement ahead of the September 30 deadline, with members seeking to avoid a shutdown while broader budget negotiations continue. Last week, the House passed…
Read MoreHouse Republicans Advances Third Reconciliation Package as Senate Negotiations Continue
House Republicans are advancing a third reconciliation effort after narrowly passing an FY 2027 budget resolution by a 216-214 vote before the August recess. If the House and Senate approve identical versions,…
Read MoreFY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act
The House also passed the FY 2027 NDAA last week. Republicans amended the bill to add several conservative priorities, including provisions to rename the Department of Defense the Department of War, to…
Read MoreHouse Passes Another Iran War Powers Resolution
Before recessing, the House passed a Democratic-led concurrent resolution directing the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities in Iran. This is the second such resolution that has passed the chamber,…
Read MoreCongress Faces A Crowded Agenda!
The 119th Congress in its second half faces historic challenges, including narrow majorities, deep partisan divisions, and a limited legislative calendar. The session began with the smallest congressional majority for either party…
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