Congress · 117th Congress
Debate on infrastructure bill stretches into Sunday — and likely beyond
The Senate’s protracted debate over a sweeping bipartisan infrastructure package looks likely to last a few more days.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Senators call on State Department to speed up student visas
With fall semester about to start, some international students face a months-long wait for a visa appointment.
Policy · 117th Congress
Census pushes up release of redistricting data to next week
The Census Bureau will release 2020 census data used for redistricting on Aug. 12, kicking off flurry of mapmaking — and litigation
Policy · 117th Congress
Ahead of midterms, Democrats feel pressure to pass citizenship
Democrats are pinning their hopes on passing a pathway to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants through budget reconciliation.
Policy · 117th Congress
As Labor reviews ESG rule, study says many 401(k)s don’t reflect sustainability pledges
As Labor Secretary Marty Walsh reviews a rule on ESG investing, a study found some companies don't comply with their ESG pledges.
Policy · 117th Congress
Budget reconciliation instructions likely to assume deficits
Democrats had said $3.5 trillion plan would be paid for, but cannot include expected IRS enforcement or economic growth under scoring rules.
Policy · 117th Congress
As House focuses on China, farm groups see other land buyers
Critics say U.S. entities making large farmland grabs could make it harder for new farmers to enter the industry or small farmers to expand.
Policy · 117th Congress
Conservatives take aim at infrastructure bill in Senate
Conservative Republicans, urged on by former President Donald Trump, say the bipartisan infrastructure deal is no deal at all.
Policy · 117th Congress
Top Republican wants even ‘more money’ for defense
Bipartisan support for a big increase to the defense budget might have raised the floor in behind-the-scenes negotiations on spending.
Policy · 117th Congress
10 things to know about the infrastructure bill
The monster piece of legislation takes hours to skim and days to read, but a few takeaways emerge when going through the 2,702-page bill.
Policy · 117th Congress
Mental health advocates seek crisis hotline expansion resources
A new phone number is set to take effect in July 2022, but advocates want to build crisis care infrastructure and add resources before then.
Policy · 117th Congress
As banks push AI, worry about worsening inequality follows
Federal financial regulators will have to strike a balance on AI technology seen as both transformational and having disturbing potential.
Policy · 117th Congress
CDC extends eviction moratorium until Oct. 3 for most renters
The CDC said Tuesday it would extend a moratorium on evictions for 60 days, but target it where COVID-19 is most prevalent.
Policy · 117th Congress
Senators worry time running out on updating 2001 military authorization
Other Democratic agenda priorities could crowd out efforts to overhaul the authorization, known as an AUMF, passed after 9/11.
Policy · 117th Congress
Industry groups, equity advocates applaud infrastructure bill’s broadband provisions
Broadband stakeholders have found plenty to like in the bipartisan Senate infrastructure bill, though it has billions less than they’d sought.
Policy · 117th Congress
Wyden wants tweaks to infrastructure bill’s cryptocurrency rules
The Senate Finance chair is concerned blockchain technology developers may face difficulty complying with proposed reporting requirements.
Policy · 117th Congress
Infrastructure bill may give Buttigieg final say over $105 billion
Almost half of the Senate bill’s new spending would be for transportation, with the Transportation Department overseeing a major share.
Policy · 117th Congress
First evacuation flight for Afghan allies arrives in US
The Biden administration announced the arrival of hundreds of Afghan special immigrant visa applicants in the U.S.
Policy · 117th Congress
CDC report shows vaccinated people can spread COVID-19
A newly released Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report shows that vaccinated people can still be superspreaders.
Policy · 117th Congress
Infrastructure bill would transform energy, but maybe not enough
The bill would spend billions to shift toward a less carbon-centric power sector, but some advocates say more needs to be done.