Mike Johnson faces brutal June as deadlines come due
Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces several important decisions and deadlines when Congress returns from recess next week. These include votes on surveillance laws, military actions in Iran, and funding for immigration enforcement, amid internal disagreements among Republicans.Key Facts
- Congress did not meet President Trump's June 1 deadline for funding ICE and Border Patrol before leaving recess.
- A vote on a war powers resolution aimed at limiting Trump's military actions in Iran was postponed but is expected to pass next week.
- A package including sanctions on Russia and billions in aid to Ukraine is also expected to pass via a discharge petition.
- The three-year extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) will expire June 12, with conservatives pushing for added warrant protections, while GOP leaders want a clean extension.
- Some Republicans want a new reconciliation bill focused on affordability before the midterm elections.
- Speaker Johnson has hinted at pursuing a third reconciliation bill but faces time constraints before the August recess.
- Johnson’s longtime chief of staff, Hayden Hayes, is leaving, removing a close adviser during this challenging period.
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