OUR PERSPECTIVES

The House, Senate, and White House are all vocally supportive of substantial permitting reform policy. However, the pathway to get there varies drastically in the House and Senate. The House passed the SPEED Act last year, which makes significant changes to NEPA. The PERMIT Act, which also passed last year, amends the Clean Water Act. On top of these comprehensive bills, House leadership is moving forward with piecemeal bills that address everything from changes to FERC and g

Check out the newest #RuralReport for details on the upcoming congressional roundtable to address USDA reorganization concerns and the status of the farm bill. Click here to download the full PDF version of the Rural Report.

Read this week's #AppropriationsUpdate for the House and Senate's appropriations committees' schedule for FY27 spending bills this week, as well as details on the contents of Republicans' second (and potentially third) reconciliation bill. Click here or the image below to download a PDF of the full document.

This week, new tariff authority faces another legal setback, redistricting battles intensify across the states, and the Pentagon releases long-awaited UFO files. Check it out in today's BG3! Click the image below to download a full PDF version of the document.

Headlines would tell you that Washington, DC is gridlocked with very little moving. However, several recent developments are telling a different story. The Farm Bill, a bill that authorizes all of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and must pass every five years (although it has now been pushed back multiple years), just passed the House with a bipartisan vote. The Senate is likely to release its version soon. Meanwhile, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee is

With six months until the 2026 election, campaigns are busy building messaging and avoiding political risk, where possible. While a lot can change between now and Election Day, here are five things to be aware of as campaigns enter the busy season: The Affordability Election: It is no surprise that economic issues remain at the top of voters' minds. This year, costs and inflation are the biggest concerns for Americans. A recent Gallup poll found that 31% of respondents

Check out this week's #AppropriationsUpdate for details on the four bills that have been marked up by the full House Appropriations Committee. Click here or the image below to download a PDF of the full document.

This week, King Charles III visits Washington, partial funding is restored to the Department of Homeland Security, and the House advances the Farm Bill. Check it out in today's BG3! Click the image below to download a full PDF version of the document.

In today's Sustainability Report, we discuss themes across the budget hearings, what's coming up in DC, and ways to engage on sustainability issues. Click here or the image below to download a full PDF version of the latest Sustainability Report.

Check out this week's #AppropriationsUpdate for details on FY27 spending totals and promises of a third budget reconciliation bill. Click here or the image below to download a PDF of the full document.

This week, reconciliation moves forward to bolster border funding, International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariff refunds launch, and Congress mourns the loss of Rep. David Scott. Check it out in today's BG3! Click the image below to download a full PDF version of the document.

Check out the newest #RuralReport for details on the upcoming farm bill vote and points of interest during last week's USDA budget hearing in the House. Click here to download the full PDF version of the Rural Report.

Check out this week's #AppropriationsUpdate for the full House FY27 funding markup schedule and details on the Senate's appropriations work. Click here or the image below to download a PDF of the full document.

Last week: reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA stalls, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee sets a highway bill markup, and two members resign from Congress. Check it out in today's BG3! Click the image below to download a full PDF version of the document.

We are once again in appropriations season, which means that administration leaders face Congress to justify the President’s Budget. For some political appointees, this is the first time they’ve returned since their nomination hearings, and elected officials have questions. While the goal of the hearings is to learn about the priorities, the questions are generally a free-for-all. This is a chance for both Republicans and Democrats to ask about hometown priorities and voice s

The House Appropriations Committee will convene a key oversight hearing later today to examine the U.S. Forest Service’s budget request for the upcoming fiscal year, with testimony from Chief Tom Schultz. The hearing represents one of Congress’s primary opportunities to scrutinize both the administration’s funding priorities and the agency’s evolving direction. This will be Schultz’s first public testimony since the announcement of the relocation of the agency’s headquarters

We are immensely proud to give back to our communities through our Brumidi Group Gives Back initiative. Take a look at our 2025 recap, and please reach out if you’re interested in getting involved in this year’s BGGB initiatives. Click here or the image below to view the full PDF of the document

Check out our latest infographic detailing the upcoming Congressional Budget Hearings for the week. Click here or the image below to download a full PDF version of the document.

This week, a temporary ceasefire with Iran is reached, Clay Fuller wins a key House seat in Georgia, and Congress is prepared to begin budget oversight hearings. Check it all out in this week's BG3! Click the image below to download a full PDF version of the document.

In today’s Outdoor Report, the President sends his FY2027 budget to Congress, USDA announces a major Forest Service reorganization, and outdoor recreation priorities stack up ahead of the election. Check it all out and more in the latest Outdoor Report! Click here to download a full PDF version of the report.