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The FCC’s systems and databases that were affected by the government shutdown are available for use as of November 18, 2025. In four separate Public Notices released on November 17, 2025, the FCC announced revised...more
Political speech in the workplace has continued to be a hot topic since the 2024 elections. “Political speech” can be defined as an expression of political views, affiliation, or activities within a professional setting. One...more
Below is this week’s congressional update by BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team. We’ll continue to post in weeks when both chambers of Congress are in session....more
Over the last week, the Trump Administration has continued to reduce the reciprocal tariffs on imports from countries that enter into trade agreements with the United States, promising a range of tariff and non-tariff relief...more
As New York approaches the 2026 election cycle, Independent Expenditure (IE) committees are poised to play an outsized role in shaping statewide and legislative races. For political consultants, this dramatically increases...more
After the longest shutdown in American history, both the House and Senate return this week with a heavy workload before funding for most government agencies expires on January 30. In addition to appropriations, Congress...more
As the “Big Beautiful Bill” takes effect and additional proposals are discussed in Congress, businesses that rely on foreign talent should pay close attention to immigration reforms....more
You’re awake. This is real. Yes, the federal government just passed a law that, if it goes into effect in its current form in a year, will essentially destroy the non-industrial hemp industry as it exists today. So now what?...more
Below is a tracker of healthcare-related executive orders (EOs) issued by the Trump administration, including overviews of each EO and the date each EO was signed. We will regularly update this tracker as additional EOs are...more
The Beltway Buzz™ is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more
All businesses have a relationship with their congressional representatives, whether they are conscious of it or not. For some, due to the size or nature of their operations, this is a direct and proactive one. ...more
On November 10, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) released a bipartisan discussion draft proposing to grant the CFTC exclusive jurisdiction over spot digital commodity...more
As 2026 approaches, many campaigns for state legislature or statewide office are weighing whether to opt in to New York State’s public campaign finance program. The program’s generous matching formula can dramatically reshape...more
Record 43-Day Shutdown Ends; Federal Government Reopens - As a quick recap, the House passed the original Continuing Resolution (CR) in September to fund the federal government through November 21; the CR then went to the...more
United States congressional inquiries have become an important instrument to shape policy agendas, test industry practices, influence public opinion, and apply pressure on industries and companies seen as politically...more
Congress included in the appropriations bill of November 12, 2025, an extension of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA 2015), 6 U.S.C. §§ 1501–10, through January 30, 2026....more
On November 13, 2025, the Division of Corporation Finance (the “Division”) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued guidance regarding its operations immediately following the government shutdown....more
Government shutdown ends. President Trump signed the bill to reopen the government and reinstate expired health extenders on November 12, 2025....more
On Nov. 12, 2025, the president signed into law three appropriations bills to partially fund the government for the rest of fiscal year 2026 through Sept. 30, 2026, and a continuing resolution to fund the rest of the...more
On the evening of Nov. 12, 2025, President Trump signed H.R. 5371 – Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026, ending the record-breaking...more
Shutdown Week 7 – The End: Over the weekend, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) kept the Senate in session to complete negotiations on a deal to end the ongoing government shutdown. After failing to advance a continuing...more
RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance - The United States Supreme Court will decide whether states can count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, a ruling...more
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It has been a busy year for the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) enforcement efforts against non-compete restrictive covenants in employment agreements....more
The San Diego Planning Commission unanimously approved a proposal last week to accelerate homebuilding in the city by softening historic preservation rules. Developers praised the new proposal as a sensible policy change that...more