CQ Roll Call Policy Briefs

Now that the US has announced its intention to withdraw all forces from Afghanistan, what will happen to the special visa program for Afghans who helped translate for the United States? CQ Roll Call's Caroline Simon reports.

An assessment of apparent lawmaker priorities after two days of hearings on the proposed EPA budget. CQ Roll Call’s Joseph Morton reports.

The Census and apportionment results are out, but it's hard to know the extent of the impact, especially with potential legal challenges ahead. CQ Roll Call's Kate Ackley explains what to watch for in 2022.

President Biden made his case Wednesday for new health policies including expanding medicare, lowering drug prices and more during his first address to Congress. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire has the highlights.

Lobbying on Environment, Social and Governance issues is on the rise as Republicans oppose new regulations while the Biden administration and congressional Democrats pay more attention to ESG. CQ Roll Call's Laura Weiss. (edited) 

Earmarks have been submitted for the first time in a decade. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt reports on how they will work.

Teachers' unions sharply increased their political donations in the first quarter of this year as Congress was debating a coronavirus relief package and debate was raging about reopening schools.

Census results are in and they will have profound impact on redistricting, CQ Roll Call's Michael Macagnone reports on what comes next.

The vaccination push is moving away from mass vaccination sites because of access issues, vaccine supply issues, a FEMA staffing shortage and a looming hurricane season. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports.

The Senate Banking committee listened to arguments about how the economy can move toward clean energy and from those who fear they may be left behind. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly reports.