Alston & Bird’s Legislative & Public Policy Group previews the week ahead highlighting anticipated federal legislative, regulatory, and political activity, and key upcoming actions in Congress, the Administration, and relevant policy arenas.
Administration
- The White House Correspondents’ Dinner was canceled after a gunman attempted to enter a secure area that included President Trump and numerous Administration and congressional officials. Several congressional committees have requested briefings from the Secret Service, and a select committee to investigate the shooting may be established.
- According to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, funding to pay DHS employees will run out April 30.
- King Charles III will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, followed by a state dinner at the White House during his U.S. visit this week.
House
- The House Rules Committee will meet today to prepare for this week’s floor action. A bill to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), the Senate-passed budget resolution to fund DHS, and the farm bill are top priorities.
- Speaker Mike Johnson will release policy priorities for a potential third reconciliation bill. Some Republicans are pushing for a party-line measure to address affordability concerns before November’s elections.
Senate
- The Senate will reconvene Monday evening to consider Robert Cekada’s nomination to be director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
- The Senate Banking Committee will meet Wednesday to vote on Kevin Warsh’s nomination to be the next Federal Reserve chair. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) lifted his hold after the Department of Justice ended its criminal investigation into current Chair Jay Powell.
Key Hearings
April 28, 2026
- House Ways & Means Committee: Hearing with Health System CEOs
April 29, 2026
- House Energy & Commerce Committee: AI and the Grid: Meeting Growing Power Demand While Protecting Ratepayers
- House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration: Markup of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Bill
April 30, 2026
- House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies: Markup of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Bill
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