With just a few short weeks left until August recess, there is no shortage of items on the congressional to-do list. The latest round of Supreme Court decisions has inspired new action within Congress to pass legislation...more
7/8/2022
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As Congress returns from its holiday recess, January is shaping up to be a busy month in Washington, and 2022 will prove to be just as eventful. See below on what awaits Congress, and the upcoming agenda the Foley Federal...more
On Tuesday morning, Aug. 10, the Senate passed its bipartisan infrastructure plan, H.R. 3684, by a 69-30 margin. A group of ten senators – nicknamed the “G10” and led by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and Rob Portman (R-OH) –...more
8/10/2021
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On December 21, 2020, Congress passed a long-anticipated additional round of COVID relief legislation as part of the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus COVID Relief Deal. This relief bill provides much-needed stimulus to...more
12/23/2020
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On July 27, 2020, Senate Republicans released their proposal for the next round of federal legislation to provide relief regarding the coronavirus pandemic. The entire $1 trillion Republican proposal will be known as the...more
On May 12, 2020, the Democratic Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, released her proposal for “phase four” of federal legislation to provide relief regarding the coronavirus pandemic. This legislation, the...more
The proposed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is the latest federal relief bill regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, and is aimed at financial relief for selected industries. Below is a summary of...more