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The State of the Union Address 2024
On Thursday, March 7, 2024, President Biden delivered his third State of the Union Address before members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and invited guests. He used the opportunity to highlight policy advancements that have
Congress Passes First Set of Appropriations Bills
Congress passed the first six Appropriations bills for 2024 last week. On Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, the House voted 339-85 to advance the package to the Senate; because the bills did not go through the
House Committee Marks Up Budget Resolution
On Thursday, March 7th, 2024, ahead of the President’s State of the Union Address, the House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Speaker Johnson announced a budget resolution for FY 2025. According to Chairman
Ways and Means Republicans Introduce TANF Bills
On March 6th, House Ways and Means Committee Republicans introduced seven bills that would amend the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, addressing specific provisions. The bills would form the basis of a TANF
House Committee Links Border and Foster Care
On March 5, 2024, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), joined by Work and Welfare Subcommittee Chairman Darin LaHood (R-IL), called for the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services’
First set of FY 2024 Funding Bills Released
On February 28, 2024, House Speaker Johnson (R-LA), Senate Majority Leader Schumer (D-NY), Senate Minority Leader McConnell (R-KY) and House Minority Leader Jeffries (D-NY) along with House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Granger (R-TX) and Ranking Member
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