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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…

House Republican leaders are continuing discussions around a potential “reconciliation 3.0” package, exploring a mix of policy priorities that could be advanced later this year. Budget Committee Chairman Arrington (R-TX) has indicated the package could include defense funding, efforts to reduce fraud in federal spending programs, and measures aimed at improving housing and healthcare affordability.…

Congress is continuing work on FY 2027 appropriations, with the House Appropriations Committee having reported out seven of its 12 spending bills so far. The House has also passed one of those measures, marking early progress in the annual funding process. In the Senate, appropriators are expected to begin marking up their own spending bills…

Congress was in session this week and both chambers will be out next week for the Memorial Day recess.  The House considered sixteen bills under suspension of the rules, which require a two-thirds majority for passage including: The House also considered the following bills:  Finally, Rep. Meeks (D-NY) advanced a vote on his Iran War…

This week, six states held primaries—Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania—as political and redistricting battles take center stage across the country. Lawmakers and election officials are navigating a mix of electoral strategy, voting system changes, and court challenges that could reshape representation in multiple states. These developments highlight the intersection of redistricting, electoral administration,…