Prism Group's Daily Summary
HOUSE TO VOTE ON STOPGAP MEASURE WITH CONTINUING RESOLUTION... The House will move forward this week with a vote on a GOP-backed stopgap measure to fund the government through March 2025. Despite the backing of Speaker Mike Johnson, the measure faces opposition from Democrats and some Republican members of Congress. It combines a six-month continuing resolution with voting legislation to prevent noncitizen voting in federal elections. Senate Democrats have declared the proposal "dead on arrival," making it likely the measure will face intense gridlock.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AWARDS OVER $7 MILLION TO ARIZONA TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES GROW AND HIRE... Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that the Arizona Commerce Authority is being awarded $7.9 million to support small business growth through the Biden-Harris Administration’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP). This $75 million program provides funding to connect underserved and very small businesses to the capital needed to participate in key Investing in America supply chains, including electric vehicle manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, construction, transportation, clean energy generation, and more.
THE STATE OF THE STATES
SESSIONS BY THE NUMBERS:
Four states are in regular session.
WHAT WE'RE WATCHING:
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed legislation to protect Hollywood actors from unauthorized AI cloning of their likeness. The new law, set to take effect in 2025, allows performers to withdraw from contracts with vague AI clauses and prevents the digital cloning of deceased artists without estate consent.
Governor Katie Hobbs (D) announced Arizona will receive a $7.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to provide support for small businesses. The grant will focus on rural, minority, and underserved business owners in industries like clean energy, semiconductors, and manufacturing.
LAWMAKERS... IN OR OUT?
The House... convenes today at 10:00 AM. The full schedule may be found here.
The Senate... convenes today at 10:00 AM. The full schedule may be found here.
HAPPENING ON THE HILL
The House...
Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing TODAY, 9/18 at 10:00 AM entitled "“Holding the SBA Accountable: Testimony from Small Business Administrator Guzman."
Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing TODAY, 9/18 at 10:00 AM entitled "Dazed and Confused: Breaking Down the SEC’s Politicized Approach to Digital Assets."
Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing TODAY, 9/18 at 2:00 PM entitled "Protecting Americans' Savings: Examining the Economics of the Multi-Billion Dollar Romance Confidence Scam Industry."
Committee on Appropriations will hold a hearing TODAY, 9/18 at 10:00 AM entitled "Inspectors General HUD, DOT, and Amtrak."
Committee on Ways and Means' Health Subcommittee will hold a hearing on TODAY, 9/18 at 2:00 PM entitled "Investing in a Healthier America: Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment."
Committee on Ways and Means' Trade Subcommittee will hold a hearing on Friday, 9/20 at 9:00 AM entitled "Protecting American Innovation by Establishing and Enforcing Strong Digital Trade Rules."
Committee on Energy and Commerce Environment's Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee will hold a hearing Thursday, 9/19 at 10:00 AM entitled "Holding the Biden-Harris EPA Accountable for Radical Rush-to-Green Spending."
Committee on Energy and Commerce's Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee will hold a hearing Thursday, 9/19 at 10:30 AM entitled "Federal Trade Commission Practices: A Discussion On Past Versus Present."
The Senate...
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship will hold a hearing TODAY, 9/18 at 2:30 PM entitled "Streamlining and Coordinating Support for Rural Small Businesses."
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs will hold a hearing TODAY, 9/18 at 2:00 PM entitled "The Macroeconomic Impacts of Potential Tax Reform in 2025."
Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing Thursday, 9/19 at 10:00 AM entitled "Executive Business Meeting."
BILLS OF INTEREST
Check back tomorrow for possible updates.
AT THE AGENCIES
The U.S. Department of Labor
Check back tomorrow for possible updates.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury
The U.S. Department of Treasury announced in a press release that the Arizona Commerce Authority is being awarded $7.9 million to support small business growth.
The U.S. Department of Commerce
The U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Raimondo released a statement on Switzerland’s adequacy decision on the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF).
The U.S. Trade Representative
The U.S. Trade Representative announced in a press release the successful resolution of rapid response mechanism labor matter at Impro Industries Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.
The U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced in a press release that Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Louisiana businesses and residents as a result of President Biden’s major disaster declaration.
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