Policy · 117th Congress
After 30 years, DeFazio sees chance to realize infrastructure dream
Rep. Peter DeFazio has sought to overhaul transportation, and the committee he chairs is about to mark up a $547 billion highway bill.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Bitcoin backers urge SEC to shift view on exchange-traded funds
Backers of bitcoin exchange traded funds hope SEC Chairman Gensler's experience researching the funds means he'll be willing to approve them.
Policy · 117th Congress
Justice Department proposes policies to address mass shootings
Administration officials have proposed a new rule Monday to more closely regulate pistols that have “stabilizing braces.”
Policy · 117th Congress
Earmarks worth $5.7 billion return in highway bill slated for markup this week
The highway bill that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will mark up Wednesday will include $5.7 billion in earmarks.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden administration will defend law that denies benefits in Puerto Rico
Biden cited a DOJ practice of defending existing laws, and said Congress should write a law that extends the benefits to Puerto Rico.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court limits green card path for TPS holders
Even with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), some immigrants can't pursue green cards if they first entered the US unlawfully, the court ruled.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court poised to tackle green card path for TPS holders
A high court ruling could limit green cards for immigrants with Temporary Protected Status who originally entered the US illegally.
Policy · 117th Congress
Lack of data on diverse electorate tests pollsters, politicians
A historically diverse electorate turned up at polls in 2020, but party officials aren't sure how to best tap that potential source of voters
Policy · 117th Congress
Facebook continues Trump ban for two more years
Facebook could restore the former president's accounts in January 2023, but might extend the ban beyond if he is deemed a threat to safety
Policy · 117th Congress
White House outlines plans to donate coronavirus vaccines abroad
The Biden administration says by the end of June it will send 80 million doses to other nations struggling with the pandemic.
Policy · 117th Congress
COVID-19 forecast murky as states drop mask requirements
Decisions to forgo some protective measures have split experts as the virus surges in some countries and vaccination slows within the U.S.
Policy · 117th Congress
Pentagon’s budget pressures will mount soon
Experts think the military’s decisions about priorities in the next few years will be particularly difficult.
Policy · 117th Congress
White House dangles free child care and beer in vaccination push
Biden’s effort to incentivize more vaccinations is aimed at seeing 70 percent of American adults get at least their first shots by July 4.
Policy · 117th Congress
Labor unions have a new point man on infrastructure
Greg Regan leads the AFL-CIO’s Transportation Trades Department and sees Biden’s $2 trillion proposal as a "chance to go big."
Policy · 117th Congress
Former immigration lawyers aim to cut through political noise
Congress is full of lawyers, but only a handful practiced immigration law, revealing an expertise gap on a hot-button issue.
Congress · 117th Congress
Capito and Biden to meet as ‘fish or cut bait’ moment nears
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg said the administration wants a clear direction from Republicans when Congress returns June 7.
Policy · 117th Congress
Budget release starts a process that will run through summer
In theory, the House and Senate could take up a mega-bill funding Biden priorities in July — or battles could last until Christmas.
Policy · 117th Congress
$6 trillion Biden budget would launch spending spree
The White House sees low interest rates as an opportunity to rebuild the economy after a “decade of disinvestment.”
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers want advertising transparency from Big Tech
Watch as CQ Roll Call speaks with Lori Trahan about the Social Media DATA Act, which is meant to bring transparency to targeted advertising.
Policy · 117th Congress
10 things to know about Biden’s budget for fiscal 2022
The president is asking a polarized and nearly evenly divided Congress to spend big, raise taxes and take on more debt.