Congress Faces a Packed Final Week Before August Recess

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​As Congress heads into its final scheduled week before the August recess, lawmakers are racing to complete an ambitious agenda before returning to their districts. The House is expected to take up several major priorities, including government funding, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and a new budget resolution, while the Senate continues to focus primarily on nominations and weighs its legislative options for the weeks ahead.

Beyond Capitol Hill, political activity is also accelerating. Arizona voters head to the polls for newly rescheduled primary elections that could shape several of the nation's most competitive House races, while congressional leaders continue to navigate a challenging legislative environment heading into the fall. The weeks ahead will play an important role in determining what issues remain on Congress's agenda when lawmakers return in September.

For companies in the payments industry, understanding how these developments influence the broader legislative and regulatory landscape is essential. IPA members receive regular updates and analysis that help put Washington's fast-moving policy environment into context and identify the issues most likely to affect their businesses.

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