Congress Outlook
Busy final week of the work period — Senate: judicial nominees, NDAA, government funding, disaster aid, Social Security — House: Midnight Rules Relief, government funding, supplemental pay-for
Floor Outlook
Bipartisanship in 119th Congress discussed in 'New Members Guide' panel
Trump agenda sequence options considered • Trump faces first big hurdle as House, Senate leaders grapple with legislative strategy
Senate
Schumer: Senate very busy next week: judicial nominees, NDAA, government funding extension (possibly including disaster aid)
Schumer: The Senate is now working on a path to get WRDA (Water Resources Development Act) and the EDA (Economic Development Administration) package cleared through this Chamber. (S. 4367)
Chuck Schumer vows action on Social Security Fairness Act in Senate • Momentum builds ahead of vote 'before the end of the year'
Thune: Next year, the NDAA will not be placed on the back burner. It will be a priority.
Thune expects tax reform package by summer
House of Representatives — Rules Committee: Legislation
CBO: Legislation considered under suspension of the Rules of the House of Representatives during the week of December 16, 2024
Johnson says new Republican agenda will be ‘very aggressive beginning right out of the gate’
House Freedom Caucus supports two-step approach to Trump's agenda, two-part reconciliation plan for next year
Senate
3 p.m., Monday, December 16, 2024
Program for Monday: Senate will resume consideration of the House message to accompany H.R. 5009, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture with respect to the motion to concur in the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, 12/12/2024, Senate began consideration of H.R. 82, Social Security Fairness Act.
House
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16TH
On Monday, the House will meet at noon for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17TH AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and noon for legislative business. On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
Legislation Considered Pursuant to a Rule
H.R. 115 Midnight Rules Relief Act (Sponsored by Rep. Biggs / Judiciary Committee)
Legislation related to FY25 government spending is expected.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules
Legislation related to a supplemental pay-for may be considered.
Complete list of Bills for the Week of December 16, 2024