Health Care Congressional Outlook for the Spring Word Period

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The next work period basically runs from April 4 to May 27, with both chambers adjourning for a week long recess the week of May 2. Following this work period, there will be five weeks left on the legislative calendar before Congress recesses for Summer. This means legislative initiatives will have to make significant progress this work period if they stand any chance of being addressed before the election.

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Republican leadership are expected to prioritize appropriations this work period, highlighting the “return to order” by moving the 12 annual appropriations bills before the July 15 recess. They will also have to devote time to issues like the reauthorization of National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as well as reforms to the FAA and the energy package. Senate Democrats will likely continue their call for a hearing for Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland, and how it’s received inside and outside the Beltway could play a factor in how issues are addressed moving forward. The time devoted to addressing these big ticket items will affect the likelihood that health care legislative items have enough time to be addressed this Congress. Here is what’s on our radar...

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