Summary
Congress has several important tasks to handle as they return from a break. These include overseeing U.S. actions overseas, preventing a government shutdown, addressing health care subsidy issues, managing retirements within Congress, and dealing with long-term financial challenges like Social Security and Medicare.
Key Facts
- President Trump has announced plans for the U.S. to take significant actions in Venezuela, prompting Congress to review these overseas actions.
- There is a need to prevent a government shutdown at the end of the month, though many do not expect one to occur.
- Congress is working on restoring expired health care subsidies from the Affordable Care Act, with a vote expected in the House soon.
- A near-record number of Congress members are expected to retire, so decisions about future candidacies are pressing.
- Social Security and Medicare face potential insolvency in eight years, highlighting financial challenges that Congress needs to address.
