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EIW Today - May 23rd, 2024

Prism Group's Daily Summary



FARM BILL MARKUP TODAY… Today the House Agriculture Committee will markup the proposed $1.5 trillion farm bill, which sets a five-year reauthorization for critical farm, food safety, and nutrition programs. The bill is expected to pass out of committee on a party-line vote where it will then head to the House floor for consideration. 

 

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS SHARE CONCERNS ABOUT BIPARTISAN DATA PRIVACY BILL The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) was introduced in April by U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rogers and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell. The purpose of the legislation is to protect data privacy, but some small businesses have doubts. 


THE STATE OF THE STATES 


SESSIONS BY THE NUMBERS: 


Fifteen state legislatures are in regular session.

 

WHAT WE'RE WATCHING: 


Across the country, attempts to regulate AI programs that influence hiring, housing, and medical decisions are struggling nationwide, with only one of seven proposed bills passing in Colorado. Governor Jared Polis (D) signed the bill with reservations, saying there should be improvements before it takes effect. 

 

Because of Alaska's significant workforce shortage, the state's Department of Labor and Workforce Development has launched "Workforce 2030 - The Alaska Plan." Hoping to add over 5,000 jobs annually in 2024 and 2025, the plan will attempt to do this by addressing skill gaps and encouraging in-state employment to meet the demands of upcoming infrastructure investments. 

 

LAWMAKERS... IN OR OUT? 


The House... convenes today at 10:00 AM ET. The full schedule may be found here. 

The Senate... convenes today at 10:00 AM ET. The full schedule may be found here. 


HAPPENING ON THE HILL 


The House...   

Committee on Ways and Means' Health Subcommittee will hold a hearing TODAY, 5/23 at 9:00 AM on “The Collapse of Private Practice: Examining the Challenges Facing Independent Medicine.” 

 

The Senate...  

Committee on HELP will hold a hearing on TODAY, 5/23 at 10:00 AM on “S. 3679, S. 3765, S. 4351, S. 3775, S. 4325, S. 3757, S. 4045 and Nomination.” 

Committee on Appropriations' Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee will hold a hearing on TODAY, 5/23 at 9:30 AM on "A Review of the President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and for the National Science Foundation."

Committee on Appropriations' Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee will hold a hearing on TODAY, 5/23 at 10:00 AM on "A Review of the President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request for the National Institutes of Health."

Committee on Appropriations' Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee will hold a hearing on TODAY, 5/23 at 10:30 AM on "A Review of the President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request for Indian Country."


BILLS OF INTEREST 


  • Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL-6) introduced a bill to promote and recruit the United States maritime industry workforce, and for other purposes. 


AT THE AGENCIES 


The U.S. Department of Labor 

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a federal court found USPS again wrongfully fired a probationary mail carrier after reporting workplace injury. 


The U.S. Department of Labor announced the Department and Oregon reached agreement to fix language access to unemployment insurance program. 


The U.S. Department of the Treasury 

Check back later for possible updates.

 

The U.S. Department of Commerce 

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the Biden-Harris Administration agreed to terms with Absolics in supporting the development of glass substrate technology for semiconductors. 

 

The U.S. Trade Representative  

The U.S. Trade Representative released a statement on USTR issuing a federal register notice on Section 301 investigation on China tariffs. 

 

The U.S. Small Business Administration 

Check back later for possible updates. 


PRISM GROUP UPDATE


Prism Group offices will be closed Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day.

 

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