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The House Appropriations Committee has now advanced all but one of its Fiscal Year 2027 spending bills, marking substantial progress in the annual appropriations process and positioning the chamber well ahead of the Senate in completing its committee work. In contrast, the Senate has yet to begin formal consideration of its FY 2027 appropriations bills.…

Federal authority under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which permits the government to collect intelligence on non-U.S. persons located outside the United States without a warrant, lapsed last week after Congress failed to approve an extension. The expiration followed an extended period of partisan disagreement over both the substance of a…

Congress was in session this week and the House considered a broad package of legislation focused on government efficiency, fraud prevention, national security, and labor policy. Among the most significant actions was House consideration of the reconciliation package, commonly referred to as “Reconciliation 2.0” (S. 2), along with several measures designed to strengthen oversight of…

This week, the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) brought its 2026 Legislative Fly-In to Capitol Hill, representing more than 2,800 subcontractors nationwide. A total of 58 ASA members participated in meetings with 55 congressional offices to advocate for policies that strengthen the construction workforce, protect subcontractors, and improve federal construction practices. On Tuesday night, attendees had…

As mentioned in last week’s update, Senate consideration of the second reconciliation package stalled in late May amid growing Republican concerns over the Anti-Weaponization Fund established as part of the settlement agreement resolving President Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Momentum returned last week after the Department of Justice (DOJ) informed the court…

With the expiration of Section 702 surveillance authorities rapidly approaching on June 12, congressional leaders are confronting another high-stakes legislative challenge. Securing passage of a temporary extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) provision is proving nearly as difficult as advancing the recently approved reconciliation package. In an effort to build bipartisan support, House…

Last week, the House of Representatives delivered a notable rebuke to the White House on two high-profile foreign policy measures, highlighting fractures within the Republican Conference. The chamber approved an Iran War Powers resolution by a vote of 215-208, with four Republicans breaking ranks to join Democrats: Reps. Barrett (R-MI), Davidson (R-OH), Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and…

Congress was in session this week with a mix of appropriations, oversight, national security, and natural resource legislation, signaling a busy return to work for both chambers of Congress. The House voted on the following:  Additionally, the House voted on 15 bills emerging from the Natural Resources Committee focusing on federal land management. Highlights include:…

Next week, the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) will bring its 2026 Legislative Fly-In to Capitol Hill, representing more than 2,800 subcontractors nationwide. ASA members will meet with lawmakers to push for policies that strengthen the construction workforce, protect subcontractors, and improve federal construction practices. Key Legislative Priorities: Through these efforts, ASA aims to ensure subcontractors…

The BUILD America 250 Act, recently introduced by Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen, has garnered widespread support from ASA and 34 trade organizations representing the transportation construction industry. The coalition praised the legislation for providing long-term funding certainty for highways, transit, and safety improvements while introducing policy reforms designed to make federal dollars more…