In this week’s edition… 

• Senate budget markups upcoming  

• Health bills introduced in both chambers 

• Funding freeze blocked 

The 119^th Congress is in full swing as confirmation hearings roll on, new bills are introduced, and budget negotiations restart in the upper chamber, while the White House continues its efforts to cut agency spending and reshape the federal workforce.  

The Academy Advisors editorial staff will be taking a brief hiatus next week; we look forward to being back in your inbox February 21.  

- Madeline Cree