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Senate Appropriations Committee approves FY26 Ag Appropriations bill

On July 11, 2025, in Appropriations, by David Elrod

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved its FY2026 Agriculture Appropriations bill by a 27-0 unanimous vote.

Senate passes the One Big Beautiful Bill; House vote imminent

On July 2, 2025, in Budget Reconciliation, by David Elrod

The Senate this week passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a collection of tax cut extensions, Medicaid and SNAP reforms, military funding, and other GOP priorities. House leadership is now working to approve the package prior to the party’s July 4 deadline.

Federal judge rules Haiti TPS program can continue to February 2026

On July 2, 2025, in Immigration, Legal Matters, by David Elrod

A federal judge this week blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) visas for Haitians before their expiration date. As of now, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may officially end work authorization for all Haitian TPS recipients on February 3, 2026.

House subcommittee passes FY2026 agriculture appropriations bill

On June 6, 2025, in Appropriations, by David Elrod

The House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee this week approved the FY2026 agriculture appropriations bill by a 9-7, party-line vote.

Supreme Court rules Trump administration can end CHNV parole program

On May 30, 2025, in Immigration, Legal Matters, Supreme Court, by David Elrod

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Trump administration to temporarily pause the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela (CHNV) parole program.

House passes budget reconciliation bill

On May 22, 2025, in Budget Reconciliation, by David Elrod

The House on Thursday passed its budget reconciliation bill in a 215-214, party-line vote. The bill now heads to the Senate.

Key House committees advance GOP reconciliation bill

On May 16, 2025, in Budget Reconciliation, by David Elrod

Three key House committees advanced portions of their reconciliation bill this week after marathon markups, inching the chamber closer to passage of the final tax and spending bill.

EPA announces implementation delay for PFAS regulations

On May 16, 2025, in Environmental Protection Agency, PFAS, by David Elrod

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday announced it plans to extend compliance deadlines for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), establish a federal exemption framework, and conduct outreach initiatives, especially in rural and small communities.

U.S. to end Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan

On May 16, 2025, in Immigration, by David Elrod

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this week announced it would end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Afghans on July 14.

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Senate Appropriations Committee approves FY26 Ag Appropriations bill

Senate passes the One Big Beautiful Bill; House vote imminent

Federal judge rules Haiti TPS program can continue to February 2026

House subcommittee passes FY2026 agriculture appropriations bill

Supreme Court rules Trump administration can end CHNV parole program

House passes budget reconciliation bill

Key House committees advance GOP reconciliation bill

EPA announces implementation delay for PFAS regulations

U.S. to end Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan

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