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Part of situation: U.S. midterm elections and legislative agenda (2 clusters)

U.S. Senate adjourns for midterm elections with major legislation pending

U.S. Senate midterm elections permitting reform lame duck session Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act

The U.S. Senate has adjourned for a recess ahead of the November midterm elections. Before the break, the Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling as the new Labor Secretary.

Upon returning for the lame-duck session in November, lawmakers are expected to address several major items. Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated that the agenda could include a government funding bill, the farm bill, and permitting reform. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand noted that unfinished business includes the national defense bill, which contains provisions regarding artificial intelligence, and various regulatory and oversight issues.

Additionally, Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced a bipartisan deal on a permitting reform package titled the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act. This legislation, which will be considered via H.R. 2347, aims to modernize federal environmental reviews and streamline infrastructure projects by reforming statutes such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act.

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John Thune · Keith Sonderling · Kirsten Gillibrand · Shelley Moore Capito · United States Senate

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated that lawmakers could tackle a government funding bill, the farm bill, and a permitting reform bill upon their return. onecaribbeantelevision.com · wzmq19.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The permitting reform package will introduce reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act. www.dominionpost.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The U.S. Senate has adjourned for a recess ahead of the November midterm elections. onecaribbeantelevision.com · wzmq19.com · www.dominionpost.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A deal has been reached on language for a permitting reform package, known as the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act. www.dominionpost.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling as the new Labor Secretary. onecaribbeantelevision.com · wzmq19.com

Sources

Senate Leaves Nation’s Capital in Advance of Midterms With Much Still Undone [www.polialert.com]
Senate Breaks for Midterm Elections, Big Measures to Tackle once Congress Returns [onecaribbeantelevision.com]
US Senate leaves nation’s capital in advance of midterms with much still undone - Now Georgia [nowgeorgia.com]
Senate Breaks for Midterm Elections, Big Measures to Tackle once Congress Returns [wzmq19.com]
How They Voted (Congress) [highlandscurrent.org]
Capito hits campaign trail after wins on permitting reform, NIL [www.dominionpost.com]