Michelle Dimarob

Take a Number: Senate Moves Toward August Recess

With a packed agenda and limited time, the Senate is racing toward its five-week August recess while tackling government funding, a backlog of confirmations, and a high-profile Russia sanctions bill. Retail interests support sanctions but oppose the bill’s secondary tariff provisions; RILA’s coalition advocacy and bipartisan concerns could shape the final outcome. Lawmakers must complete floor consideration this week for any action before the break.