We’re tracking the activities of the United States Congress to help you be the best advocate for the issues you care about and to create a more open and accountable government.
A Sort of Progress
Dec 13, 2024 · Legislative Recap
· by Amy West
While Congress still hasn't passed a continuing resolution to keep the government open past Dec. 20 (aka next Friday), they did pass some bills this week with at least one becoming law.
Old Business: Tax Relief becomes law
H.R. 5863: Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023 As noted by Craig Caplan on X, this bill which passed the House in May, passed the Senate by voice vote last week. Yesterday, Dec. 12, President Biden signed it.
