A motion filed by a member of the House to release a bill from committee consideration and bring it to the floor for a vote. Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana - Legislation frequently follows a standard trajectory to...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
As legislators face a January 30 government funding deadline, the House has passed legislation that would further erode the Internal Revenue Service’s annual budget and negatively impact federal tax enforcement. The House...more
This week, House members advanced the last four FY 2026 spending bills, including a bill to fund the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and several health insurance CEOs testified before the House Energy and...more
The House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 5346, the “Fair and Accountable IRS Reviews Act,” with strong bipartisan support. The legislation seeks to address long-standing challenges in tax administration. If enacted...more
Happy new year. 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
To help you plan ahead, Shumaker Advisors has compiled a 2026 U.S. Congressional calendar, highlighting when the Senate and House of Representatives are in session. These dates cover committee activity, floor weeks, and...more
House and Senate leaders finalized the 2026 legislative calendar, and once again we’re pleased to share with you the 2026 BakerHostetler Congressional Calendar....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
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights - Government Shutdown Update: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - The shutdown is officially ending....more
The House is expected to vote on the continuing resolution (CR) and minibus package as early as 4 pm tomorrow, with members on their way back to Washington, D.C. in anticipation of the vote....more
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights - Government Shutdown Update: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - The House is expected to vote on the continuing resolution (CR) and minibus package as...more
After a record 41-day shutdown—the longest in U.S. history—lawmakers appear to have reached a deal to reopen the federal government....more
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights - Government Shutdown Update: Friday, November 7, 2025 - While negotiations appeared to ramp up yesterday, the discussions today, both across and...more
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights - Government Shutdown Update: Thursday, November 6, 2025 - Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has indicated that a vote aimed at ending the...more
While marquee contests in Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California and New York City dominated national political coverage during the 2025 off-year elections, several pivotal state-level races and ballot measures took...more
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights - Government Shutdown Update: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - The Senate voted on the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) for the fourteenth time...more
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights - Government Shutdown Update: Monday, November 3, 2025 - The Senate returned to Washington, D.C. this afternoon, and the House remains out of...more
The Senate returned to Washington, D.C. this afternoon, and the House remains out of session. If the government shutdown continues past Tuesday, it will become the longest shutdown in U.S. history....more
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights - Government Shutdown Update: Friday, October 31, 2025 - The House and Senate are both out of session....more
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights - Government Shutdown Update: Thursday, October 30, 2025 - There was no continuing resolution (CR) vote today, and a vote is not currently on the...more
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights - Government Shutdown Update: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - In the last 72 hours, there have been further discussions about off-ramps, particularly...more
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights - Government Shutdown Update: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - The Senate voted on the continuing resolution (CR) H.R. 5371 for the thirteenth...more
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights - Government Shutdown Update: Monday, October 27, 2025 - The Senate returned this evening but did not hold a vote on the continuing...more
The government shutdown entered another week with about 750,000 federal employees still furloughed and no sign of movement from either side of Congress. Lawmakers remain divided over how to reopen the government, with...more