Both the House and Senate are in session this week to continue working on an agreement to fund the government beyond September 30.
A stopgap measure proposed by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was pulled from consideration last week after receiving bipartisan pushback. The proposal would have extended government funding at current levels through March 28, 2025 and included a provision to require voters to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote. House Republican leaders are considering several paths forward but ultimately must find a solution that can pass both chambers with bipartisan support. It is expected that the eventual agreement will likely fund the government at current levels until shortly after the election, potentially setting the stage for an end-of-the year spending package.
In the upper chamber, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) will pursue a vote on legislation establishing a legal right to in vitro fertilization. Most Senate Republicans opposed the measure when it was voted on earlier this summer.
Members of both parties are significantly concerned about the second attempted assassination of the Republican nominee, former President Trump.
Administration
On Wednesday, President Biden will host a White House reception in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. On Saturday, he will host the Quad leaders’ summit in Wilmington, Delaware, which will include Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan. The summit will focus on bolstering strategic convergence and benefits of the partnership.
House Votes
On Tuesday, the House will meet to consider multiple bills under suspension.
Senate Votes
On Monday, the Senate will begin consideration of the nominations of Kevin Ritz to be a judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and Mary Kathleen Costello to be a judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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