LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: December 9, 2024
Subject: Federal Matters of Interest to Contra Costa County
Submitted For: Legislation Committee
Department: County Administrator's Office
Referral No: 2024-04
Referral Name: Federal Update
Presenter: P. Schlesinger and J. Davenport, Thorn Run Partners
Contact: L. DeLaney, 925-655-2057
Referral History:
The Legislation Committee of the Board of Supervisors regularly receives reports on federal legislation and budget matters of interest to the County and provides direction and/or input to staff and the County's federal lobbyists, as necessary.
Referral Update:
The County's federal lobbyists will be present, via Zoom, to provide an updated report to the Committee. See Attachment A.
CSAC: Congress Returns for Post-Election Session
November 14, 2024
Following the highly contentious November 5 general election, a new era of unified political control of Washington is on the horizon. With Donald J. Trump set to make his return to the White House next year and Republicans flipping the Senate and maintaining their majority in the House, the GOP will control both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue for the first time since 2017-2018. During that time, congressional Republicans were successful in sending then-President Trump several major pieces of legislation, including the $1.5 trillion Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Before Republicans can flex their newfound political muscle, lawmakers will attempt to put the finishes touches on several major items that are pending before the 118th Congress. To be sure, the GOP's significant electoral gains have set the tone for the lame-duck session, which began in earnest on November 12th.
The single most consequential item for lawmakers to address in the coming weeks is the fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget. Ahead of adjourning in October, Congress approved - and President Biden signed into law - a Continuing Resolution (CR) extending FY 2024 spending levels through December 20th. Wh...
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