The Capitol Hill Reader #129: Washington Was Busy Again (And Everyone Voted Exactly How You’d Expect)
Your weekly government sampler
Hello readers,
We can’t believe it’s the holiday season again. Indeed, it’s the time of gift giving, thankfulness, and passive aggressive familial combat.
This week was a WEEK in Washington, and we’re here to tell you all about it.
What’s in this week’s digest?
Major White House actions, including new policies on 6G wireless leadership, space dominance, medical marijuana and CBD research, federal pay adjustments, fentanyl enforcement, holiday closures, immigration restrictions, and Bill of Rights Day.
Significant federal court developments, including Supreme Court action on immigration judges’ free speech, rulings on ICE oversight and the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility, and litigation over the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee.
Key Senate activity, including consideration of a Congressional Review Act resolution targeting an HHS administrative procedure policy and the confirmation of dozens of executive branch nominees.
House-passed legislation, covering healthcare, energy …
