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Daily Legislative Intelligence

Monday, March 30, 2026

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Based on the overnight intelligence gathered, Congress is currently in recess. No floor votes, committee markups, or hearings are scheduled for the week ahead. However, significant policy developments are underway in regulatory and executive domains, and notable legislative pressures are building on key issues.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Congress is in state work period recess (House reconvenes April 14; Senate in recess through March 31). No floor activity or committee hearings are scheduled for the coming week. However, seven proposed federal regulations were published on March 30, and significant policy debates are intensifying around Iran war funding, immigration enforcement, FISA surveillance authority, and health care offsets.

CONGRESSIONAL STATUS

Session Status: Both chambers in recess as of March 30, 2026.

  • House: Next session date April 14, 2026
  • Senate: State work period through March 31, 2026
  • Committee Schedule: No hearings or markups scheduled for the next 7 days

REGULATORY FILINGS (March 30, 2026)

Seven proposed rules published today with open comment periods:

1. Softwood Lumber Board Assessment Rate Clarification

  • Agency: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
  • Document: 2026-06103 | 91 FR 15545
  • Comments Close: April 29, 2026 (30 days)
  • Summary: Proposes changes to assessment rates for imported softwood lumber and Softwood Lumber Board membership
  • Link: Federal Register

2. TSCA Health and Safety Data Reporting Deadline Extension

  • Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
  • Document: 2026-06066 | 91 FR 15582
  • Comments Close: April 29, 2026 (30 days)
  • Summary: Proposes one-year extension of reporting deadline (to May 21, 2027) under Toxic Substance Control Act Section 8(d) during EPA's ongoing rule reconsideration
  • Link: Federal Register

3. Mid-Atlantic Tilefish Fisheries 2026 Specifications

  • Agency: NOAA (Commerce Department)
  • Document: 2026-06102 | 91 FR 15585
  • Comments Close: April 14, 2026 (15 days)
  • Summary: Proposes 2026 fishing year specifications for golden tilefish and blueline tilefish north of North Carolina/Virginia border
  • Link: Federal Register

4. Airworthiness Directives – Airbus A350-941

  • Agency: FAA (Transportation Department)
  • Document: 2026-06085 | 91 FR 15569
  • Comments Close: May 14, 2026 (45 days)
  • Summary: Proposes airworthiness directive for Airbus A350-941 aircraft addressing missing main landing gear brake rod center pin nut sub-assembly
  • Link: Federal Register

5. Airworthiness Directives – Boeing 737 Series

  • Agency: FAA (Transportation Department)
  • Document: 2026-06067 | 91 FR 15566
  • Comments Close: May 14, 2026 (45 days)
  • Summary: Proposes airworthiness directive for Boeing 737-600, -700, -800, -900 series addressing thrust reverser locking hydraulic actuator proximity sensor issues
  • Link: Federal Register

6. Nonbank Financial Company Supervision and Regulation

  • Agency: Financial Stability Oversight Council
  • Document: 2026-06114 | 91 FR 15551
  • Comments Close: May 14, 2026 (45 days)
  • Summary: Proposes revised interpretive guidance on nonbank financial company determinations using activities-based approach with enhanced analytical rigor and transparency
  • Link: Federal Register

7. Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Device Reclassification

  • Agency: FDA (Health and Human Services Department)
  • Document: 2026-06064 | 91 FR 15572
  • Comments Close: May 29, 2026 (60 days)
  • Summary: Proposes reclassification of TB cell-mediated immunity tests and enzyme-linked immunospot tests from Class III (premarket approval) to Class II (special controls)
  • Link: Federal Register

POLICY DEVELOPMENTS & LEGISLATIVE PRESSURES

Iran War Funding and Health Care Offsets

Top House Republicans are exploring health care program offsets to fund Iran war costs, including fraud reduction measures similar to those used in last year's budget reconciliation bill that cut Medicaid and imposed work requirements. This signals potential reconciliation vehicle activity and health care policy changes ahead.

Immigration Enforcement Escalation

GOP calls are intensifying to overturn Plyler v. Doe (Supreme Court decision guaranteeing free public education to undocumented children). House Judiciary subcommittee hearings this month have accelerated immigration crackdown discussions in education. Separately, Students for Life America sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi on March 30 requesting immediate enforcement of the Comstock Act to prohibit mailing of abortion pills.

FISA Section 702 Reauthorization Debate

Trump's support for warrantless surveillance powers under FISA Section 702 is triggering reversals on both sides of the aisle. Critics and supporters are flipping previous positions as the administration pushes for renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act authority allowing government surveillance of foreigners abroad.

Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Reform

Congress and the Department of Labor are moving toward alignment on PBM reform. The Fair Act and related proposals are gaining traction to address PBM conflicts of interest and align incentives with patient interests rather than PBM profits.

EXECUTIVE ACTIONS

No presidential actions (executive orders, proclamations, memoranda, or determinations) were issued in the 24 hours ending March 30, 2026.

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