Senate returns today for final legislative sprint ahead of midterms
Lawmakers face a short window to advance crypto rules, artificial intelligence safeguards and dozens of nominees before leaving for the campaign trail.
- On Monday, lawmakers returned to Washington for a final legislative push before the November midterm elections, marking the first time since July 23 that both chambers are in session.
- Both chambers face a brief session, with the House in for one week and the Senate for three, as they prioritize finishing business before returning to the campaign trail until mid-November.
- Legislative priorities for the Senate include the Clarity Act on Crypto and the Protect College Sports Act, while chamber leaders also aim to confirm several pending nominees before the session concludes.
- Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have urged caution on artificial intelligence, while the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act remains stalled alongside the farm bill.
- Most major policy negotiations, including government funding for the Defense Department and agriculture programs, will likely shift to a five-week lame-duck session spanning November and December.
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