April on the Hill

Congress took a few weeks off in April after the March budget sprint, returning from April 8 – 19. With 2024 funding for the federal government wrapped up, upon its return, Congress turned its attention to the myriad items that have stacked up on its to-do list. This includes authorizing funds to rebuild Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge and provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel. Additionally, Congress began work on a business-supported tax bill, social media legislation, the reauthorization of a post–9/11 provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration, among other matters.

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On the Hill

There are about 15 weeks of floor time in the Senate before the election (and before the next funding deadline), which creates both an opportunity and tough decisions for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. He can pursue nominees, particularly judges, with a simple majority try to move bipartisan bills which his incumbents are eager to pass ahead of the election.

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