Senate returns today for final legislative sprint ahead of midterms
Summary
The Senate is returning from a break to work on several important bills before the November midterm elections. Their main focuses include legislation on cryptocurrency, college sports, and reauthorizing surveillance laws, while also facing pressure to address artificial intelligence regulations.Key Facts
- The Senate will vote on the Clarity Act, a bill to regulate digital assets like cryptocurrency.
- Senators are also working on the Protect College Sports Act to regulate college athletics, but some groups oppose it for not representing Black athletes and coaches adequately.
- The Senate aims to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act after it expired in June.
- Senate Republicans plan to approve several government nominees.
- The Farm bill has stalled partly due to Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell's absence following hospitalization.
- A planned funding bill including aid for the Iran war and farmers seems unlikely to move forward before the midterms.
- Both the Senate and House face pressure to pass regulations for artificial intelligence due to safety concerns.
- Key congressional leaders have called for urgent action and briefings on AI regulation.
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