BGOV Hill Watch: Lawmakers Return for Packed July Work Period

Lawmakers return this week, aiming to make progress on key authorizations and appropriations ahead of August recess and looming deadlines this fall.

Download the latest BGOV Hill Watch: Major Authorizations Top July Agenda

The annual defense bill and longer-term reauthorizations for aviation, farm and nutrition programs will be top of mind for lawmakers in July as they simultaneously tackle government spending before the Sept. 30 deadline.

The House is slated to consider its fiscal 2024 defense authorization measure (H.R. 2670; see BGOV Bill Summary) the week of July 10 and is eyeing a vote on a five-year ...