Politics
Congress returns to Washington to address busy agenda ahead of midterm elections
Lawmakers are addressing pending priorities including cryptocurrency regulation, Russia sanctions, and budget legislation.
The short version
- Both chambers of Congress have returned to Washington for their final joint legislative work before the upcoming November midterm elections.[ABC News]
- The Senate faces work on cryptocurrency regulatory legislation, the farm bill, and a budget resolution to unlock reconciliation.[The Hill]
- House lawmakers are scheduled to consider measures related to data center power costs and new Russia sanctions legislation.[The Hill]
Key facts
- Congress returned to Washington for the first time both chambers have been present together since July 23.[ABC News]
- The Senate scheduled a procedural vote for Tuesday on an updated version of the Clarity Act crypto regulation bill.[The Hill]
- The House plans to consider the Ratepayer Protection Act to address data center electricity impacts on ratepayer bills.[The Hill]
- The House Rules Committee scheduled a meeting to consider a Russia sanctions bill.[The Hill]
What remains uncertain
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune warned prior to recess that he may not have the 50 votes needed to pass the budget resolution.[The Hill]
Sources
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