This Week's Update

This Week in Congress

Senate – The Senate confirmed several nominations. Senate Republicans elected Senator John Thune (R-SD) to lead the party as Majority Leader when Republicans take control of the chamber in the 119th Congress.

House – The House passed the Critical Mineral Consistency Act (H.R.8446), the HEATS Act (H.R.7409), and the FAFSA Deadline Act (H.R.8932).

Biden Administration – On November 14, the White House announced new climate investments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, invest in clean energy manufacturing, and lower home energy costs for families and businesses. These investments come ahead of President Biden’s visit to the Amazon, where he will engage with local and Indigenous stakeholders on protecting critical ecosystems, and the 29th United Nation’s Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Next Week in Congress

Senate – The Senate will reconvene on Monday, November 18 and is expected to continue processing nominations.

House – The House will reconvene on Monday, November 18 and is expected to consider the Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act (H.R.4278), the Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act (H.R.1449), and the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R.9495).