House Passes the Lower Energy Costs Act; Heads to Senate Chamber
House Republicans passed a sprawling energy bill (H.R. 1) on Thursday, March 10th, delivering their biggest legislative win since they took control of the chamber in January. The legislation passed by a 225-204 vote with Representatives Cuellar (D-TX), Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), Golden (D-ME), and Gonzalez (D-TX) joining their Republican colleagues and enabling House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to tout the bill as bipartisan.
Biden Approves Drilling in Alaska: The Willow Project and What This Means
The Biden Administration has approved the Willow Project in Alaska, which is set to be a significant and decades-long oil drilling venture located in the National Petroleum Reserve (NPR-A), previously known as Naval Petroleum Reserve.
Farm Bill Discussion Needs to Focus on Food Security as Foreign Competition Takes US Markets
With the next Farm Bill under discussion, it is time for the U.S. Congress to take account of how its special set asides in feeding programs have hurt U.S. farmers to the benefit of foreign farmers and importers. Also, Congress should use its oversight authority to shine a light on how President Biden’s continuation of the tin plate tariffs are undermining his efforts to advance the interests of American workers.
ITC Report Finds U.S. Importers - Not China - Paid Trump Administration Tariffs
International Trade Commission finds U.S. importers bore nearly the full costs of 232/301 tariffs.
EPA Proposes National Drinking Water Standard
This week, the Biden Administration announced it is proposing the first-ever national drinking water standard for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The government intends to require near-zero levels according to the EPA.
President Biden Releases FY 2024 Budget Request
The President's budget includes a total if $6.9 trillion in spending, but is expected to result in $2.9 trillion in deficit reduction over ten years. Even still, the deficit in 2024 would increase from $1.6 trillion to $1.8 trillion, and the gross federal debt would swell to $51 trillion after a decade.
Introducing Constitution Partners
A letter to friends, clients, and colleagues regarding the launch of Constitution Partners
Bode Launches New D.C.-Based Government Relations Firm
Denise Bode, a government affairs expert and tax attorney with over four decades of public policy experience, announces establishment of Constitution Partners LLC.