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The Weekly Hill Update - January 21 2025

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Below is this week's congressional update by BakerHostetler's Federal Policy team. We'll continue to post in weeks when both chambers of Congress are in session.

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Below is this week's congressional update by BakerHostetler's Federal Policy team. We'll continue to post in weeks when both chambers of Congress are in session.

HEADLINES

  • President Donald Trump took office yesterday to begin his second term in the White House.
  • The Senate has begun confirming Trump's cabinet, with several more votes to come this week.
  • Trump will meet today with Republican congressional leaders as they rush to advance his agenda.

HOUSE

  • The House is in session through Friday, taking up forest management legislation and planning to send the Laken Riley Act to Trump's desk.
  • The Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement will hold a hearing tomorrow on immigration enforcement.

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