Friday, May 1, 2026 · Capitol Hill
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE MIKE JOHNSON AS WELL AS SENATE LEADER JOHN THUNE HAVE BEEN VOCAL...
Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Leader John Thune are pushing a third reconciliation bill to lock in FY27 priorities. The House just cleared the Senate-passed DHS funding package, a 45-day FISA Section 702 reauthorization, and the Farm Bill. FY27 appropriations work continues in committee with the agriculture, rural development, food and drug measures now approved.
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