ASAToday for November 21st, 2024

The U.S. House Reopens Members of the House and their staff will be able to escort certain visitors into the Capitol starting tomorrow.  The Senate already allows official visits, with a staff…

SAFE Banking Act The House passed a measure that would give state-authorized cannabis businesses easier access to banking services. The bill would bar federal regulators from penalizing banks and other institutions for…

This Week in Congress The House voted on bill regarding gender wage gap (H.R.7) and workplace violence against healthcare and social service workers (H.R. 1195). Meanwhile, the Senate held nomination votes. Return…

2021 COBRA Premium Subsidies The latest round of COVID relief legislation that was signed into law in March (the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) included a provision to provide COBRA premium…

The Growing Need for Faster Labor Productivity Reporting Supply chain disruptions continue to impact construction schedules, resulting in the majority of contractors facing at least one material shortage. With the current construction…

Senate Earmarks Senate Republicans will decide on April 21st to lift their ban on earmarks, as House and Senate Democrats plan to bring them back this year.  The debate could pit long-standing…

Employers Must Ensure Employee Handbook Policies Are Compliant with the NLRA Return to the ASAToday page to read more articles.

Senate Democrats on President Biden’s Infrastructure Proposal On Tuesday, Senate Democrats expressed hope that a bipartisan deal could be reached on the President’s infrastructure legislation and it remains unclear how long they…

This Week in Congress The Senate and House adjourned until the week of April 12th. Return to the ASAToday page to read more articles.