In the rush to head back to their districts before the November election, Congress elected to defer a number of issues to the post-election "lame duck" session. However, with the exception of appropriations, it remains difficult to identify exactly which issues will be addressed in the "lame duck" session as much depends on the results of the November election.
Additional "lame duck" issue items include:
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Appropriations bills
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More aid for Louisiana
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Finalization of the Water Resources Development Act and funding for Flint lead abatement
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National Defense Authorization Act
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Expiring tax provisions (tax extenders)
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21st Century Cures legislation
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Comprehensive energy legislation
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Reconsideration of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act
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Mental health reform legislation
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Hurricane Matthew disaster funding
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Consideration of the nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court
