Push for a Revised Build Back Better Continues, but Another Government Shutdown Looms

February 2, 2022

Negotiations on a revised Build Back Better Act remain behind closed doors as Congress publicly debates several high-profile issues. The replacement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and the crisis in Ukraine have garnered the most media attention, but another government spending deadline is fast approaching. Congress has until February..

Build Better Negotiations Continue While Voting Rights Measures Take Center Stage

January 20, 2022

By: Christopher Findlay

The Senate barreled towards an ultimately unsuccessful showdown on voting rights legislation while the House focused on reviving Build Back Better.

Senate Delays Consideration of Build Back Better Act

January 18, 2022

Senate Delays Consideration of Build Back Better Act, Negotiations Continue Following Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) announcement last month that he would not vote for the Build Back Better Act in its current form, Democratic leaders and the White House continue to seek the best path forward for the legislation. Private..

Election Reform Takes Center Stage with Build Back Better Negotiations Delayed

January 6, 2022

Following Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-WV), announcement last month that he would not vote for the Build Back Better Act in its current form, Democratic leaders and the White House began planning the best path forward for the legislation.  While Manchin has since said he is willing to resume negotiations, it is..