Bipartisan

• शुक्रवार को जारी नए POLITICO-Citrin Center-Possibility Lab सर्वेक्षण से पता चलता है कि रिपब्लिकन और डेमोक्रेट दोनों का भारी बहुमत U.S. House की जिला सीमाएं खींचने के लिए एक स्वतंत्र आयोग के पक्ष में है, जो पक्षपातपूर्ण gerrymandering को समाप्त करने के विरोध में दिए जाने वाले तर्कों को कमजोर करता है। • ट्रंप प्रशासन स्वतंत्र जिला-पुनर्निर्धारण पैनलों को संहिताबद्ध (codify) करने के उन प्रस्तावों पर विचार कर रहा है, जो ऐसे आयोगों को अपनाने वाले राज्यों को संघीय कोष (federal funds) से जोड़ते हैं; यह एक ऐसी रणनीति है जो 2026 और उसके बाद battleground districts को नया आकार दे सकती है। • नागरिक अधिकार समूहों और मतदान अधिवक्ताओं ने सर्वेक्षण के निष्कर्षों का स्वागत किया है, उनका तर्क है कि स्वतंत्र आयोग मानचित्रों के उस पक्षपातपूर्ण हेरफेर को कम करेंगे जो वर्तमान में दोनों दलों के पक्ष में झुके हुए हैं।

• एक राजनीतिक रूप से महत्वाकांक्षी Connecticut Democrat ने पार्टी द्वारा शामिल किए जाने के दबाव के बीच सरकारी फंडिंग पर द्विपक्षीय वार्ता छोड़ दी। • इस वॉकआउट ने संघीय बजट प्राथमिकताओं और खर्च में कटौती को लेकर तनाव बढ़ा दिया है। • इससे आगामी fiscal deadlines के लिए महत्वपूर्ण फंडिंग विधेयकों में देरी हो सकती है।

• 17 मार्च, 2026 को जारी Axios/Ipsos American Health Index के अनुसार, अधिकांश अमेरिकी स्वास्थ्य सेवा की बढ़ती लागतों पर चिंता व्यक्त करते हैं और इन चुनौतियों से निपटने के लिए संघीय कर खर्च में वृद्धि का समर्थन करते हैं। • यह सर्वेक्षण स्वास्थ्य सेवा की affordability पर सरकारी कार्रवाई के लिए द्विपक्षीय समर्थन को दर्शाता है, जो बढ़ते चिकित्सा खर्चों के बारे में अमेरिकी जनता के बीच व्यापक चिंता को प्रतिबिंबित करता है। • अमेरिकियों ने बचपन के टीकाकरण निर्णयों के सरकारी प्रबंधन में भी बढ़ा हुआ विश्वास दिखाया है, जो health policy interventions में व्यापक सार्वजनिक विश्वास का संकेत देता है।

• The latest POLITICO-Citrin Center-Possibility Lab survey reveals strong majorities in both parties favor an independent panel for drawing House district lines. • Over 70% of Democrats and Republicans support the nonpartisan approach to prevent gerrymandering ahead of midterms. • This consensus could pressure Congress to reform redistricting processes and reduce partisan map battles.

• The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved five bipartisan bills on March 25, 2026, providing tax relief to natural disaster victims, sexual assault survivors, and pre-school teachers while enhancing IRS customer service and whistleblower protections. • Key measures include the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act (H.R. 5366, passed 41-0) and the Supporting Early-childhood Educators’ Deductions Act (SEED Act, H.R. 5334, passed 43-0), allowing up to $350 annual deductions for classroom expenses for standard deduction filers. • The IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act (H.R. 7959) strengthens protections for tax fraud informants; all bills received strong bipartisan support amid ongoing tax proposal discussions.

• Reps. Nikki Budzinski (D-Ill.) and Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) introduced the Preventing Real-time Exploitation and Deceptive Insider Congressional Trading Act on March 25, 2026, prohibiting members of Congress, the president, vice president, spouses, dependents, and senior executive branch employees from trading in prediction markets on political events or policy decisions. • The bill imposes civil penalties of 10% of the violating transaction's value plus full disgorgement of profits to the U.S. Treasury, amid rising bipartisan concerns over platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. • 'The American people are tired of politicians using their influence for personal gain, and the rise of prediction markets has made those concerns even more relevant,' Budzinski stated.

Bill was introduced in the Senate on Monday as prediction market companies face greater scrutiny on state levelPrediction markets are facing fresh bipartisan scrutiny in the US Senate as companies like Kalshi and Polymarket continue to battle state-led efforts to regulate online betting.A bill was introduced in the US Senate Monday that would ban federally regulated platforms from allowing wagers on sporting events, what would be a huge blow to marketplaces where billions of dollars have been traded on major events like the Super Bowl and the NCAA’s March Madness. Continue reading...

• Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) announced a tentative agreement with White House officials Friday on cryptocurrency legislation addressing the clash between banks and digital asset firms over stablecoin yield payments. • The agreement aims to bar yield payments 'on a passive balance' to prevent deposit flight from traditional bank accounts to cryptocurrency platforms, addressing Wall Street concerns about customer capital migration. • The breakthrough could unblock landmark crypto regulatory legislation stalled in Senate Banking Committee since January and represents potential progress toward comprehensive digital asset framework.

• Nearly three weeks after the first strikes on Iran, GOP lawmakers are resisting the idea of calling top officials to testify before Congress, according to reporting from the New York Times. • The resistance reflects Republican Party divisions over the administration's Iran military operations and broader foreign policy strategy. • Democratic efforts to investigate the strikes face obstacles as the Republican-controlled Congress shows reluctance to pursue official inquiries into the military action.

• The American Podiatric Medical Association announced strong support for the Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation introduced in the House on March 13 and Senate on March 17, 2026. • The bill aims to improve health outcomes for approximately 1 in 3 Medicare patients and 1 in 7 Medicaid patients living with diabetes by modernizing outdated policies affecting foot and ankle care. • Lead sponsors include Reps. John Joyce (R-PA), Diana DeGette (D-CO), Mike Rulli (R-OH), Kim Schrier (D-WA), Mike Kennedy (R-UT), and Darren Soto (D-FL) in the House, and Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) in the Senate.

• Congress introduced a bipartisan bill on March 19, 2026, to establish guidelines scrutinizing AI use in U.S. federal courts amid growing Capitol Hill concerns. • Clear federal AI standards for judiciary remain absent; the measure addresses broader technology risks in government operations. • Related updates include Senate panel vote on DHS Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin and Sen. Bernie Sanders forcing votes on $658 million Israel arms sales.

• Stagwell's Harris Poll found 88% of Republicans and 92% of Democrats view rigorous science as essential for progress, with 80-90% crediting US scientists for quality-of-life improvements. • Only 19% believe US leads China in research, 33% say falling behind; 90%+ across parties want US global leadership role. • If government funding lags, Americans favor businesses (23%) and nonprofits (19%) to fill gaps.

• Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced legislation to accelerate federal funding for next generation 9-1-1 systems nationwide. • The bill supports states and localities in deploying digital, interoperable 9-1-1 infrastructure to enhance public safety and first responder capabilities. • Industry leaders like Intrado and National Association of State 911 Administrators praised it as vital for protecting against cyberattacks and saving lives.

• Both Republicans and Democrats signaled strong opposition to cutting National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding in the 2027 budget request expected within two weeks, following President Trump's failed 40 percent cut request for the prior year. • Last month Congress approved a $415 million increase for the NIH, allocating $48.7 billion to the agency for biomedical research, with bipartisan lawmakers encouraging NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya to distribute funding to their districts and projects improving American health. • Appropriations ranking member Rosa DeLauro stated lawmakers would "continue to reject cuts to NIH research, because what you do is life-saving," underscoring commitment to maintaining research support.

• The Senate passed H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, on March 12, 2026, with a bipartisan vote of 89 to 10, combining housing supply and community investment measures. • The bill includes provisions to raise caps on bank community development investments, update the definition of manufactured housing to include modular and prefabricated homes, and restrict large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes. • The White House Office of Management and Budget issued a statement strongly supporting the Senate amendment and indicating the president's advisors would recommend signing it into law if presented in its current form.

• Two key Democratic lawmakers have raised national security concerns about the Trump administration's approval for exports of Nvidia chips to China, warning that the move risks harming U.S. technological leadership. • The legislators are calling for bipartisan legislation to prevent American technology from reaching Chinese hands and being used improperly, echoing broader concerns about technology transfer and competitive advantages in AI computing. • Nvidia has pushed back against criticism of the Trump administration's export approval decision, defending the company's position on international trade and technology availability.

• Senate Banking Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) released the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, merging House H.R. 6644 and Senate S. 2651. • Provisions restrict large institutional investors from single-family home purchases, prohibit Federal Reserve digital dollar, and expand manufactured housing via HUD standards. • Bill reflects Trump administration priorities, eliminates chassis requirements for manufactured homes, and reauthorizes PRICE grants for community preservation.

• The U.S. Senate passed a broad bipartisan housing bill on Thursday designed to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable, marking a rare bipartisan legislative effort to address the nation's growing housing shortage. • The bill represents a significant policy shift aimed at tackling housing affordability challenges facing American families across multiple income levels. • Congressional support for housing reform reflects bipartisan recognition of the critical need to expand housing supply and reduce barriers to homeownership and rental access.

The US Senate passed a broad bipartisan housing bill on March 12, 2026, aiming to increase construction and limit institutional ownership of single-family homes. The White House endorsed the measure on March 2, highlighting its potential to address affordability challenges. Its path in the House remains uncertain amid midterm pressures. Lawmakers from both parties cite high home prices as a top voter issue, with implementation depending on state and local policies.

The US Senate passed a broad bipartisan housing bill on Thursday, March 12, 2026, aiming to boost construction and limit institutional ownership of homes amid affordability crisis. The measure responds to median home prices at $398,000, five times median income, pressuring both parties before midterms. Its path in the House remains uncertain despite White House support announced March 2. Implementation could take time due to state and local regulations.

The US Senate passed a broad bipartisan housing bill on March 12, 2026, aimed at increasing construction and curbing institutional home purchases amid affordability woes. The bill's path in the House remains uncertain despite White House support announced March 2. Complementing President Trump's recent executive orders, it addresses voter concerns over home prices five times median income heading into midterms. Implementation hinges on state policies and market rates, with potential construction boosts eyed for relief.