What’s a lame duck session? For the next month or so you’ll hear the term a lot. It’s the time between the election and the swearing-in of new or returning elected officials for a new term.🧵1/7
Until the end of the year, my colleagues and I will spend time finishing business before the 118th Congress wraps up. And let’s be clear: that’s serious business we’re talking about. Here’s some of what we have on our plate: 2/7
In September, Congress passed a measure extending government funding through December 20, 2024. Now, we must pass a new budget or another extension before that date to avoid yet another government shutdown. 3/7
Every year for the past six decades, Congress has passed a National Defense Authorization Act, which sets policies and programs for @DeptofDefense. As a member of the Armed Services Committee, I helped put together the bill the committee passed in the spring. 4/7
As we work to negotiate a compromise bill that can pass both the House and the Senate and be signed into law, I’ll be advocating fiercely for the provisions I added to the bill. 5/7 slotkin.house.gov/media/press-re…
Every five years, Congress must also pass the Farm Bill, which sets policies and programs at @USDA. As the only Michigander on the House Ag Committee, I’ve been vocal alongside Senate Ag Chairwoman @SenStabenow that the bill must reflect the needs of MI farmers. 6/7
There will be other legislation that we’ll consider, so keep an eye out for updates on the work I’m doing these next few weeks. 7/7
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