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California AG Rob Bonta announced that he will not run for governor in the 2026 election and will instead seek reelection as AG. Bonta, a Democrat, said that his decision reflects a desire to continue leading legal fights on...more
Following a referral from the US Department of Justice, the Federal Communications Commission took a first-of-its-kind enforcement action against a company for violating the terms of its mitigation agreement with the...more
Now that the calendar has flipped to 2026, “The Lobby Bar” podcast hosts Charlie Ricciardelli and Tyler Rosen are back for part two of their compliance review close-up, focusing this time on reviews for corporate political...more
On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (The “NDAA”). Among its provisions, the NDAA includes an updated version of the BIOSECURE Act (the “Act”)....more
On January 14, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued three decisions: Barrett v. United States, No. 24-5774: This case addresses whether a defendant who commits a single act that violates two subsections of...more
The West Virginia Legislature started its 60-day regular session on January 14, 2026 at breakneck speed with a total of 565 bills – 306 in the House and 238 in the Senate – introduced on the first day and with new leadership...more
"Affordability" Becomes the Central Political Theme Both parties are positioning around affordability solutions as midterm elections approach, with this narrative driving policy debates from tariffs to healthcare subsidies. ...more
Recent developments in Washington point to a decisive shift in US space policy. ...more
With the 2025-2026 legislative session officially underway, the State House is taking shape after a high-stakes election in which all 80 seats in the General Assembly were on the ballot. Democrats came out of the election...more
The first day featured leadership speeches and procedural business. Speeches from Iowa governmental leaders will continue, and major highlights and takeaways will be published in our legislative update at the end of the week....more
Corporate and trade association PACs must choose between quarterly and monthly FEC filing frequencies in 2026. Quarterly PAC filers may face extra reporting requirements if they make contributions in connection with primary...more
*Please note that this was filmed at the end of 2025* On the fourth episode of "The Tack Room," Partners Kayla Pragid and Elizabeth Craddock and Public Affairs Advisor Tori Deal bring insight into the fast-moving state and...more
Turbulence Ahead: Tariff and Trade Policy Shifts Are Expected Amid Looming Supreme Court Decision. Political Law Due Diligence in M&A Transactions Is Increasingly Critical....more
On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (the HFIAA), expanding the scope of beneficial ownership reporting...more
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on January 7, 2026 that imposes obligations on US defense industrial base government contractors, including immediately prohibiting any “major defense contractor” from...more
In the wake of this country’s longest federal shutdown, federal courts were facing unprecedented decision-making whether to stay civil proceedings implicating federal employees and agencies. ...more
On January 8, 2026, US Vice President JD Vance announced that the Trump administration seeks to establish a new Department of Justice (DOJ) division for national fraud enforcement. ...more
The annual appropriations process requires Congress to pass, and the President to sign, funding bills into law by the end of each federal fiscal year. While Article I of the Constitution gives Congress the power of the purse...more
Happy New Year! As we noted in our last Alert (linked here), on September 17, 2025, the Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords (RENTAL) Act passed on its second reading by the DC Council. It was...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
Following the removal of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro from power, the US administration has encouraged energy companies to resume operations in Venezuela. ...more
The 2026 District of Columbia elections may be the most consequential elections since the advent of home rule in 1975. Against a backdrop of greater federal intervention into the city’s affairs, depleting federal resources,...more
Things are looking pretty sweet out there right now, aren’t they? The economy seems immune to all the handwringing over jobs and inflation. The stock market is on fire. The financial community, including but certainly not...more
In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, host Stephen Piepgrass, who leads Troutman Pepper Locke's Regulatory Investigation Strategy and Enforcement (RISE) practice, is joined by partner Lu Reyes for a deep dive into the...more
Venezuela has entered a high-risk transition phase marked by political disruption, aggressive enforcement, and rapidly shifting regulatory expectations. The U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro, combined with expanded Foreign...more
