CQ Roll Call Policy Briefs

Russians are using foreign troll factories to target U.S. with disinformation. CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam report.

The pandemic’s stress on the nation’s health systems have amplified existing challenges in rising rates of sexually transmitted infections. Experts say additional policies to expand education, combat supply shortages, and provide direct funding are necessary especially as states continue to ease social restrictions.

Two lawmakers -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif. -- are pushing for legislation that would require plastic producers to support recycling programs, creating a nationwide beverage container refund program and pausing new plastics facilities. CQ Roll Call's Joe Morton reports.

A House Judiciary subcommittee holds its first hearing in 37 years on violence against Asian Americans, and several lawmakers share their experiences. CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger reports.

Congress is looking for a way to replenish this fund that has been depleted over the last few years. It is considering taking penalties that now go to Treasury and could bolster the fund by $7 billion. CQ Roll Call's budget tracker David Lehrman reports on the latest.

Johnson & Johnson is under pressure to deliver its promised 20 million vaccine doses by the end of the month, as several state public health officials indicate the manufacturer is falling behind. Emily Kopp has more on the uncertainty ahead as demand for vaccines continues to overwhelm supplies.

FEMA gets $50 billion from COVID-19 aid bill and is ramping up. President Biden is working toward a national policy on the pandemic. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports.

The SBA has overseen the distribution of key pandemic relief, including the Payment Protection Program. Now, it will oversee the forgiveness of those loans. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly reports.

Republicans take aim at the Biden administration's immigration policies. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports.

The Biden administration will nearly double the Medicare reimbursement rate from $23 to $40 per shot for those who give the vaccine. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire has more on what this means.