Senate Returns to a Packed August Agenda

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With just over three months until Election Day, the Senate returns to Washington this week facing a packed legislative agenda before beginning its August recess. Government funding, executive nominations, cryptocurrency legislation, and budget reconciliation are all competing for limited floor time as lawmakers work toward the September 30 funding deadline.

Among the Senate's immediate priorities are advancing a continuing resolution to keep the government funded, considering bipartisan Russia sanctions legislation, and moving forward on a slate of executive nominations. Lawmakers are also continuing negotiations on bipartisan crypto market structure legislation while Republican leaders work to build support for another reconciliation package.

Meanwhile, the House remains in its August district work period, with members focused on campaigning and constituent engagement ahead of the fall session. As election season intensifies, both parties are refining their strategies for key House and Senate races that could shape the legislative agenda in 2027.

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