Opinion

This week marks the official start of the 117th Congress, including the swearing-in of newly elected members in the U.S. House of Representatives. Although the new Congress is already beginning to take shape, it was just several days ago that lawmakers completed critical legislative work for the American people. While I wish the year-end action had come sooner, I am encouraged that the prior Congress came together at all to fulfill its key functions – such as delivering critical full-year funding for the federal government, providing additional coronavirus aid and enacting the National Defense Authorization Act.