Policy · 117th Congress
Reports show lobbyists get more active on ESG as SEC works on climate rule
More lobbyists are citing ESG in quarterly disclosure reports. The main reason? The SEC's work on disclosure of climate risks.
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Congress · 117th Congress
House punts on infrastructure, passes highway bill extension
The House and Senate moved to extend the surface transportation law through Dec. 3 after Democrats fell short of securing enough progressive votes to pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill .
Policy · 117th Congress
Democrats vow to continue fight on drug pricing in budget bill
The new White House framework calls only for repealing rule requiring benefit managers and insurance companies to share rebates.
Congress · 117th Congress
Infrastructure vote looks shaky as progressives balk, again
Democratic leaders scrambled to secure support for Biden’s $1.75 trillion reconciliation framework as progressives again balked.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats tout climate spending in reconciliation
The White House announced a framework for $555 billion worth of new climate-related spending but makes no mention of policies such as a methane fee.
Congress · 117th Congress
GOP blasts vaccine mandate, and defense contractors are fretting
GOP lawmakers say Biden's mandate threatens defense; administration points to outcome of mandates by companies such as United Airlines
Congress · 117th Congress
Texas abortion law model could spread to guns, free speech, Supreme Court is told
Justices face arguments that a novel enforcement scheme could be used by states to neutralize other constitutional rights.
Congress · 117th Congress
Climate negotiations continue as Biden prepares for Europe
Capitol Hill Democrats were searching for a combination of climate provisions that will garner the support of Sen. Joe Manchin III, D-W.Va.
Policy · 117th Congress
Framework’s climate elements may keep emissions goals in reach
Climate elements in the president’s spending proposal would likely fall short of what’s needed for the U.S. to meet emission reduction goals.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden makes $1.75T sales pitch to House Democrats
President Joe Biden will try to sell Capitol Hill Democrats Thursday on a reconciliation package totaling $1.75 trillion over a decade.
Congress · 117th Congress
Pelosi aims to light fire under budget package negotiators
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House Rules Committee would hold a hearing on the Democratic budget reconciliation package to expand the social safety net and combat climate change.
Policy · 117th Congress
Income inequity persists in COVID-19 vaccination rates
States that track the COVID-19 vaccination status of Medicaid beneficiaries continue to report disparities.
Congress · 117th Congress
As Halloween deadline nears, Democrats spooked over highway law
Lawmakers have until Sunday to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill or a third extension of a highway and transportation spending law.
Congress · 117th Congress
‘Pride in product’ colors lawmakers’ view of budget negotiations
A turf battle between the House and Senate ratchets up as as budget negotiators close in on another self-imposed deadline.
Policy · 117th Congress
Diversifying population challenges government programs
According to the 2020 census, the number of people who identified as multiracial, or 'more than one race,' tripled over the past decade.
Congress · 117th Congress
Wyden details proposed tax on billionaires’ unrealized gains
Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden released details Wednesday of his proposal to tax the yearly change in value of billionaires’ assets.
Congress · 117th Congress
Child care funds likely spared the budget ax other programs face
Democrats appear ready to protect much of the proposed child care spending in a sweeping budget bill as negotiators close in on a deal.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats eye Medicare Advantage as potential reconciliation offset
Insurance industry is closely eyeing lawmakers’ search to pay for a jobs and spending bill expected to cost around $2 trillion over a decade.
Congress · 117th Congress
Manchin: IRS bank reporting proposal dropped from budget bill
A plan to require banks to report new data on accounts to the IRS is unlikely to survive in a final budget reconciliation package.
Policy · 117th Congress
Consumers turn to ‘buy now, pay later,’ stoking worry about repayment ability
Companies are adopting a buy now, pay later financial technology that is raising worries about whether consumers are able to repay the debt.