Lawmakers have kicked off work on high-profile legislation and investigations following a slow start to the 118th Congress, with clashes over government spending set to escalate in the months ahead.
Topping the legislative agenda are proposals to address the $31.4 trillion debt limit, which could be breached as soon as this summer if lawmakers and President Joe Biden can’t reach a deal. Appropriators are also ready to debate the president’s fiscal 2024 budget request, set to be released March 9.
Congress will need to act by Sept. 30 on expiring ...
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