Capital Snapshot: A Monthly Overview of the Issues, Events, Timelines, and Polling Data Driving Federal Policy Decisions

Our Legislative & Public Policy team is pleased to provide the February 2024 edition of “Capital Snapshot,” a monthly summary of the issues, events, and timelines driving federal policy and political decisions. This month, we provide updates on recent significant developments in Congress, including the status of FY24 appropriations, the recently released FY24 supplemental aid and border security package, and impeachment proceedings for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Additionally, we share updates on developments, outlook, and priorities across a variety of public policy and legislative areas, including (1) the National Defense Authorization Act and Department of Defense; (2) energy and environment; (3) tax; (4) financial services; (5) education; (6) health care; and (7) California policy. We also provide an overview of the state of play for the 2024 general election. Furthermore, we assess what trends, current events, and factors could impact the upcoming political and legislative landscape.

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