Lawmakers’ Wishlist—Avoid Another Shutdown: Congress Tracker

December 1, 2025, 11:15 AM UTC

Lawmakers’ agendas are as stuffed as their holiday tables now that they’re back in Washington, trying to avoid an affordability crisis when health insurance premiums for millions of Americans are set to spike.

At the same time, lawmakers must keep their momentum going as they work to fund the government, with senators trying to advance their second set of spending bills to fund agencies. Congress must also pass the annual defense policy bill, all within the three weeks lawmakers are scheduled to be in session before they skip town for the rest of the year. Read More

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