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House to mark up Farm Bill on Monday

On February 20, 2026, in Farm Bill, by David Elrod

The House Agriculture Committee on Monday plans to hold a markup on Chairman GT Thompson’s (R-PA) recently released Farm Bill.

DHS funding set to expire tonight as Congress leaves Washington with no deal

On February 13, 2026, in Appropriations, Immigration, by David Elrod

Congress has departed Washington this week after negotiators failed to reach a deal on funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), all but ensuring a lapse in funding beginning tomorrow.

House Republicans expected to release Farm Bill text today

On February 13, 2026, in Farm Bill, by David Elrod

House Republicans are expected to release Farm Bill text today, with the goal of conducting a markup later this month.

President Trump signs bill funding all federal departments through 2026, except DHS

On February 6, 2026, in Appropriations, by David Elrod

President Trump this week signed legislation that would fund the rest of the federal government through September 30, 2026, except the Department of Homeland Security.

Supreme Court allows new California Congressional map to stand

On February 6, 2026, in Elections, Redistricting, by David Elrod

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that California may proceed with its updated congressional district map, which could give Democrats an additional five seats in Congress.

House Agriculture Committee Chairman sets dates for Farm Bill hearing

On February 6, 2026, in Farm Bill, by David Elrod

House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson (R-PA) this week said the committee plans to take up the next Farm Bill in committee from February 23-25.

Partial government shutdown likely this weekend as funding negotiations hit impasse in the Senate

On January 30, 2026, in Appropriations, by David Elrod

The U.S. federal government is set for a partial shutdown this weekend as funding expires Friday night. Senate leadership and the White House announced a deal to fund the remaining government agencies and departments, but Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) placed a hold on that deal.

House approves final FY2026 appropriations bills

On January 23, 2026, in Appropriations, by David Elrod

The House on Thursday approved all of its remaining FY2026 appropriations bills, where they will now head to the Senate for consideration before the January 30 deadline.

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House to mark up Farm Bill on Monday

DHS funding set to expire tonight as Congress leaves Washington with no deal

House Republicans expected to release Farm Bill text today

President Trump signs bill funding all federal departments through 2026, except DHS

Supreme Court allows new California Congressional map to stand

House Agriculture Committee Chairman sets dates for Farm Bill hearing

Partial government shutdown likely this weekend as funding negotiations hit impasse in the Senate

House approves final FY2026 appropriations bills

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