Bloomberg Law, Digital Journal | Biden Agenda Takes Hit from High Court Intent on Limiting It

Both the Senate and House are in session this week, although the House will adjourn early as Republicans head to West Virginia on Wednesday for their annual party retreat. Lawmakers have two weeks to negotiate and approve the remaining six government spending bills before March 22 to avoid a partial government shutdown. Additionally, the House will consider legislation this week that would require TikTok’s Chinese parent company to sell the platform or face a ban from operating in the United States. President Biden will also send to Congress his fiscal year 2025 budget proposal.

The Senate and House are in session this week and will work to pass six of the 12 federal spending bills before a partial government shutdown on Friday. Once enacted, lawmakers must then turn to the remaining six bills, which have proven more contentious and difficult to resolve. Those funding bills are set to expire on March 22. On Thursday, President Biden will deliver his State of the Union address to Congress.

Marc Scheineson is quoted on the cases that may historically alter the scope of authority for the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Congress returns after a two-week break. The to-do list includes addressing freight rail accidents, transgender athletes, firefighter assistance programs, and war powers authorization. Senator Dianne Feinstein remains out with health issues, hampering Democratic attempts to move nominees through the Judiciary Committee. Senators will receive a briefing on the latest leaks of secret Pentagon documents.

This week, President Biden unveiled his FY 2024 Budget, and ASPR released a cybersecurity implementation guide for health care organizations.