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Appropriations Update | July 7th, 2025
Take a look at this week's #AppropriationsUpdate for details on FY26 markup timing, the status of the White House's rescissions package,...
Brumidi Team
15 hours ago


Reconciliation: A Win (and Risk) for Both Parties?
Without question, the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill is a significant victory for Republicans, who have been able to advance...
Charles Cooper
5 days ago


Advocacy Audit
Check out our latest infographic outlining a 5-Step audit you can use to identify gaps and find opportunities to elevate your advocacy...
Brumidi Team
5 days ago


Pressure’s On the House to Pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act – What Needs to Happen to Pass the Bill this Week
In a 50-50 tie-breaking vote, the Senate narrowly passed its version of the One Big Beautiful Bill. The House is facing a July 4 th ...
Madeline Wade
6 days ago


Congressional Dashboard | June 2025
Check out June's #CongressionalDashboard – a real-time year-to-date snapshot of legislative activity, tracking the number of bills...
Brumidi Team
7 days ago


Appropriations Update | June 30th, 2025
Check out this week's #AppropriationsUpdate for info on what's in the House's FY26 Military Construction-VA spending bill and an update...
Brumidi Team
Jun 30


Policy Priorities for The White House and Congress
Check out our latest infographic comparing where the White House and Congress are focusing their policy efforts. Click here or the image...
Brumidi Team
Jun 26


Will They, Won’t They on House Passage of an Updated One Big Beautiful Act
House Republicans and whether they have the political appetite to swallow the changes made by the Senate. The Senate version of the One...
Madeline Wade
Jun 25


Rural Report | June 24, 2025
Take a look at the newest #RuralReport for updates on Agriculture appropriations, Senate Republicans' SNAP plans in the reconciliation...
Brumidi Team
Jun 24


A Confluence of Policy Issues for Republicans
It is hard enough for Congressional leadership to navigate one complex issue with narrow majorities in the House and Senate, but it is an...
Charles Cooper
Jun 24


Appropriations Update | June 23rd, 2025
Check out this week's #AppropriationsUpdate for details on what provisions have been flagged by the Senate parliamentarian during her...
Brumidi Team
Jun 23


BG Week in Review: June 16th - June 20th
This week, the Senate prepares for a vote-a-rama as Byrd Bath proceedings begin on the reconciliation bill. President Trump signals a...
Brumidi Team
Jun 20


The 90-Day Pause…What Happens Next?
President Trump announced a “90-day pause” on reciprocal tariffs on April 9th. With just three weeks left, many are wondering what the...
Charles Cooper
Jun 18


What’s in the House Agriculture Appropriations Report?
Although the House Appropriations Committee wasn’t able to get to a final vote to advance their FY26 Agriculture Appropriations bill to...
Brett Fulcer
Jun 17


Appropriations Update | June 16th, 2025
Check out this week's #AppropriationsUpdate for a status update on the reconciliation bill, Senate hearings, and House earmarks. Click...
Brumidi Team
Jun 16


What to Know About President Trump’s Wildland Fire Executive Order
Last week, President Trump signed a highly anticipated executive order to reshape the federal government’s wildfire prevention and...
Madeline Wade
Jun 16


BG Week in Review: June 9th - June 13th
This week, House Republicans pass a $9.4 billion recessions package targeting foreign aid and public broadcasting. President Trump...
Brumidi Team
Jun 13


The Future of State Disaster Recovery and Budgets
Earlier this week, President Trump held a press conference from the Oval Office with Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, Interior Secretary Doug...
Brett Fulcer
Jun 12


What the 119th Congress is Signaling on AI Policy
Congressional committees have been busy this Congress, and one of the key themes that committees across all jurisdictions are covering is...
Madeline Wade
Jun 11


Rural Report | June 10, 2025
Check out the most recent #RuralReport for updates on USDA's announcement regarding Forest Service employees ability to return to service...
Brumidi Team
Jun 10
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