By Alayna Calabro, NLIHC Senior Policy Analyst and Kim Johnson, NLIHC Senior Director of Policy Both the Senate and the House of Representatives have adjourned for recess, with lawmakers…
By Kim Johnson, NLIHC Senior Policy DirectorThe House of Representatives adjourned for recess on September 16, with lawmakers returning to their home districts to campaign ahead of November’s midterm…
By Kim Johnson, NLIHC Senior Policy Director House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) sent House lawmakers home on September 16, canceling votes scheduled for the following day so representatives…
By Kim Johnson, NLIHC Senior Policy Director Members of the U.S. Senate will return to their offices on Capitol Hill today (September 14), marking the first time both chambers have…
By Kim Johnson, NLIHC Senior Director of PolicBoth the House and Senate are in recess for the next two weeks, with the House scheduled to return to D.C. on August 31 and the Senate returning on…
By Kim Johnson, NLIHC Senior Policy Director Senate lawmakers passed a continuing resolution (CR) before adjourning for recess in the early morning hours of August 8. The CR extends…
By Kim Johnson, NLIHC Senior Policy DirectorThe White House is urging Senate Republicans to vote through a blueprint for a $95 billion budget reconciliation package before they adjourn for the August…
By Kim Johnson, NLIHC Senior Director of PolicySenate lawmakers released on August 2 the text of a bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) extending funding for federal…
By NLIHC Policy TeamNLIHC’s 2026 August Recess Advocacy Toolkit includes information, tips, and resources to help advocates engage their federal elected officials during August Recess and push for…
By Kim Johnson, NLIHC Senior Policy DirectorOn July 22, House Republicans passed a $95 billion budget reconciliation blueprint by a vote of 216-214. Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY), Warren…
By Kim Johnson, NLIHC Senior Policy Director On July 23, the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution (CR) to extend federal program funding through December 4, with a vote…
By Kim Johnson, NLIHC Senior Policy Director On July 16, the House Budget Committee Republicans advanced a budget resolution for a third reconciliation package. In addition to considering…
