With Tax Bill Passed, Congress Turns Attention to Spending Bill

On December 21, 2017, in Federal Budget News, by Maggie Ernst

Now that the tax bill has passed, leaders from both parties will need to turn their attention to a spending deal to avoid a partial government shutdown.  Current funding runs out at the end of the day Friday, December 22.

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Senate Continues Tax Reform Debate

On December 1, 2017, in Congressional News, Tax Issues, by Harrison Kircher

The Senate Budget Committee Tuesday passed S.1, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, by a party line, 12-11 vote.  The full chamber voted 52-48 Wednesday evening to begin debate Thursday morning, clearing the way for a full Senate vote late Friday or early Saturday morning.

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Congress Passes Hurricane Aid and Raises Debt Ceiling

On September 8, 2017, in Congressional News, by Harrison Kircher

President Trump reached a deal Wednesday with congressional leaders to suspend the debt ceiling, extend current funding for the government, and provide a relief package for the victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

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NCC Applauds Appointment of Ray Starling to White House Economic Council

On March 3, 2017, in Congressional News, by Harrison Kircher

Ray Starling, Chief of Staff to North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis (R), this week has been appointed to serve in the position of Special Assistant for Agriculture, Trade and Food Assistance in President Trump’s White House Economic Council.

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Chicken Caucus Reinstated for 115th Congress

On January 13, 2017, in Congressional News, by Harrison Kircher

The Congressional Chicken Caucus was officially reformed in both the Senate and House of Representatives, as members came back to Washington for the first full week of the new 115th Congressional session.

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Senate Appropriations Committee Approves $21.25 Billion 2017 Agriculture Appropriations Bill

On May 20, 2016, in Congressional News, Legislative, by Harrison Kircher

The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced funding legislation that would stop proposed FDA labeling rules for restaurant menus, and would bar USDA from expanding the types of food retailers in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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Republican Kevin Brady from Texas to Chair House Ways and Means Committee

On November 6, 2015, in Congressional News, by Harrison Kircher

Rep.  Kevin Brady (R-TX) was selected this week to Chair the House Ways and Means Committee.  This comes after Paul Ryan was recently elected as the new Speaker of the House.

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Obama Signs Two-Year Budget Deal; Ryan Elected as Speaker of the House

On November 2, 2015, in Congressional News, by Harrison Kircher

The House and Senate last week sent to the president a two-year, bipartisan budget agreement, The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (House vote 266-167; Senate vote 64-35).  President Obama signed the bill today.

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