As Labor Day signals the end of summer, Congress is returning from its August recess to face critical budget and spending issues.
1. Budget Resolution: Earlier this summer, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which outlines future spending but does not provide direct funding to agencies, which requires appropriations bills.
2. Appropriations Bills: Congress needs to pass 12 appropriations bills by September 30, the end of the fiscal year. If they can't, they may implement a continuing resolution to maintain current funding levels temporarily.
3. Status of Bills: The House has completed defense and foreign operations bills, while the Senate has passed some agriculture and veterans bills. Both chambers must reconcile their versions before final approval.
4. Farm Bill: The Agricultural Improvement Act, or farm bill, expires on September 30 and has been extended twice since no new consensus has been reached.
5. Ongoing Investigations: Congress is also conducting several high-profile investigations, including those related to former President Biden's mental health, the alleged Russian collusion investigations, and the Epstein cases.
With significant budget decisions and investigations unfolding, Congress faces a challenging return to work.
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