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Quarterly Outlook, January 2021 BGR Group TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Overview...... 3 II. Bipartisan Take...... 5 III. International...... 7 IV. Health and Life Sciences ...... 8 V. Commerce...... 9 VI. Financial Services...... 10 VII. State Advocacy and Government Marketing...... 11 VIII. Public Relations...... 12 APPENDIX 1: Potential Committee Chairs and Ranking Members in U.S. Senate...... 13 APPENDIX II: 2021 Congressional Calendar...... 14

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I. Overview

THERE WILL BE A 50-50 SENATE KEY DATES Democrats have pulled off a huge upset and flipped both of Georgia’s U.S. Senate seats out of Republican hands. This sets up a rare but not unprecedented 50-50 split in the Senate. When Vice President-elect is 117th Congress officially sworn in on January 20 and her replacement as senator takes office, she will become the tie-breaking Q1 2021 vote in the Senate. This gives the Democrats a majority.

JANUARY 20: HOW WILL IT WORK? Presidential The last time the Senate operated under a 50-50 split was Inauguration after the 2000 election. At that time, Democratic Leader (D-S.D.) and Republican Leader (R-Miss.) formed a power-sharing agreement to guide LATE JANUARY / EARLY FEBRUARY the chamber’s operations. Because Republicans held the presidency, Lott was recognized as de-facto Majority (DATE TBD): Leader. Committees had an equal number of Republicans State of the Union and Democrats. In the event of a tie vote in committees, the Majority or Minority Leader moved to discharge the committee from further consideration and that request FIRST MONDAY OF FEBRUARY, could not be blocked by a . The Majority Leader WHICH IN 2021 IS FEBRUARY 1: maintained control of the Senate agenda, but both parties determined general consideration. The power-sharing Deadline for FY 2022 budget agreement noted: “Senate Rules do not prohibit the right submission to Congress (note that of the Democratic Leader, or any other Senator, to move the “President’s Budget” has been to proceed to any item.” This agreement was in place until delayed the last two Presidential Sen. Jim Jeffords of switched parties to align with Democrats giving them a 51-49 majority. It is too early to transition years 2008 and 2016) tell what a power- sharing agreement will look like in the 117th Congress but 2001 could be a guide. APRIL 15: WHO WILL MATTER? Deadline for Congress to agree to a concurrent budget resolution In the current 50-50 Senate, Democratic Leader (D-N.Y.) would be de-facto Majority Leader. His control will be tenuous, not just of the Senate but of his own caucus as well. Schumer is up for reelection in 2022 and could face a primary challenge from Rep- resentative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), a leader of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. Rep. 3 Ocasio-Cortez and her allies want to abolish the able Care Act and potentially addressing climate filibuster to ease passage of progressive priorities. change. Even so, Democrats’ more-controversial Senators (D-W.Va.), Jon Tester (D- policies will be hard to approve. For reconciliation Mont.), and (D-Ariz.) have previ- to be successful, Democratic Senators will have ously said they would oppose any push to abolish to vote in lockstep. Democrats will have to do the the filibuster. But reforms are possible. These could same in the House of Representatives where their include expanding the minority’s ability to offer majority is also very thin. Republicans’ ability to amendments and restructuring consideration of block legislation is enhanced by this arithmetic. non-controversial legislation. Any such changes The Democratic majority could also employ the would require all 50 Democratic Senators to vote Congressional Review Act to rescind Trump Ad- together and would require Schumer to employ ministration rules (including qualifying guid- the filibuster-breaking “nuclear option” to approve ance) promulgated prior to June 1, 2020 if they these changes with a simple majority. Schumer will were not submitted to Congress. This would give have to weigh multiple calculations in deciding the Biden administration another tool to reverse how hard he will push for these changes. Trump-era policies. Potential targets will include Even though Democrats will assume nominal con- recent environmental rules, an Securities and Ex- trol of Washington, moderate Republicans will see change Commission rule raising thresholds for their influence grow. The most prominent GOP shareholder proposals so political activists can’t moderates include Senators (R- buy a small stake in a company to extract political Maine), (R-Alaska) and Mitt Rom- demands, a Comptroller of Currency rule aimed ney (R-Utah). These and other centrist Senators at preventing banks from being pressured to cut such as Democrats Manchin, Sinema, and Delaware off loans to coal companies, an order for Arctic Senator could be pivotal dealmakers. oil drilling and other fossil fuel projects and a They all have strong relationships with President- Department of Labor rule recognizing expanded elect Joe Biden from his time in the Senate. religious defenses to claims of alleged unlawful discrimination in employment. WHAT WILL BE ON THE Democrats will also assume the chairmanships of committees. Committee oversight will shift from AGENDA? the executive branch to corporate America and Democratic control will create an easier path to investigations into the conduct of the Trump Ad- confirmation for President-elect Biden’s Cabinet ministration. Look for Democrats to concentrate nominees, including judges, and for more robust on companies that benefited from CARES fund- COVID-19 relief packages, including state and lo- ing, the small-business PPP loan program and the cal government relief, expanded unemployment, Trump tax cuts. They will also train their sights on additional direct payments and expanded interna- the fracking industry, Wall Street and for-profit tional aid. A large infrastructure package, includ- healthcare ventures to highlight health care afford- ing significant energy and environmental mea- ability and expanded consumer protections. Big sures, will also have a greater chance of passage. tech and big telecom will both have their hands full The Biden Administration could use infrastructure in a 50-50 Senate. Members from both sides of the legislation to carry enhanced investments in re- aisle have been vocal in their criticism of big tech in newable energy, charging stations, weatherization particular. Both Democrats and Republicans have and green building technologies. It could also be concerns about Section 230’s free-speech protec- a vehicle for extra funding in rural broadband and tions of social media platforms as well as antitrust school construction. and privacy issues. Given their majority status, Democrats will be well With the tightest majorities in recent history, Dem- positioned to employ the fast-track reconcilia- ocrats will have control but little margin for error. tion process to pass legislative priorities, including They will still need to work with Republicans to get changes to the tax code, shoring up the Afford- things done. 4 Quarterly Report, JANUARY 2021 BGRDC.com

II. Bipartisan Take

BIDEN RIGHT MAN FOR THIS REPUBLICANS RETAIN TIME IN WASHINGTON INFLUENCE IN 2021 BY CHAY ENGLISH BY JENNIFER LARKIN LUKAWSKI

Official Washington and the The 2020 election results re- Biden-Harris administration flect how deeply divided our are facing a slim Democratic nation is. While Democrats majority in the House (cur- won the White House by re- rently 222-211 with a few re- versing gains made by Presi- maining uncalled races) and a dent Trump in the Midwest 50-50 Senate. and expanding support in the Sun Belt, voters in key swing As a former senator and vice states such as Florida, president, President-elect and Ohio rejected the left- Biden is well qualified to navi- leaning agenda of the Demo- gate these shoals. He represents cratic Party. Democrats are poised to achieve a the old guard of the Senate and prides himself on 50-50 split in the Senate by flipping both of Geor- his ability to work with Republicans to get things gia’s Senate seats out of Republican hands but will done. During the Obama administration, he was be walking a tightrope as they manage the slim- often dispatched to Capitol Hill to try and build mest majority possible. Republicans, meanwhile, bipartisan support for the White House’s agenda defied expectations by gaining seats in the House with some success. and maintained and improved their standings in Biden is also coming to office after an exhausting state legislatures across the country. and polarized four years. His lower-key approach Even as Democrats assume control in the Con- could be welcomed as a tonic to the high drama gress, Republicans will have a larger voice than of the Trump era; he certainly hopes it will be. many expect. The loss of the Senate majority is During his victory speech, Biden made a plea for a gut punch for Republicans to be sure. But in a cooperation rather than confrontation. He said: 50-50 split, power does not rest with the major- “The refusal of Democrats and Republicans to co- ity alone. Many centrist Republicans will be criti- operate with one another is not due to some mys- cal to any deal making. The McConnell-Biden

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terious force beyond our control. relationship will also be important. It’s a decision. It’s a choice we make. Chuck Schumer may be the de facto And if we can decide not to cooper- Majority Leader but Mitch McCon- ate, then we can decide to cooperate. nell will continue to flex his parlia- And I believe that this is part of the mentary muscles and will also have a mandate from the American people. direct line to the president. They want us to cooperate.” Given the political stakes in 2022, But Biden faces headwinds. Both McConnell could place a priority on lawmakers and their constituents reaching bi-partisan compromises are deeply divided. Bipartisan con- championed by senators up for re- sensus could be found on additional election. That will put key centrists COVID-19 relief legislation and in the spotlight, such as Senators economic stimulus. He might find Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Rob votes on both sides of the aisle for Portman (R-Ohio). Among the is- an infrastructure package as well. sues that could benefit from biparti- Another issue with the potential to san cooperation are criminal justice unite disparate groups of legislators reform, energy legislation, small is immigration, which is ripe for business relief, modest infrastruc- modernization and reform. It’s far ture reforms, higher education and too early to predict success on that expanding rural broadband. hot-button issue, however. Looming over all will be President Biden’s cabinet nominations have Trump. Given how deeply divided received mixed reactions. Some the parties are, President Trump’s re- have received praise from the GOP, fusal to concede the election and his including Janet Yellen for Treasury potential run for the White House in Secretary. Others will probably face 2024, Trump will maintain a power- significant opposition, such as Neera ful grip on the Republican Party. He Tanden for the Office of Manage- is also likely to be vocal about how ment and Budget. Tough fights are he thinks Republicans are conduct- ahead. ing their business. We’re likely to know early how ambi- tious the Biden agenda will be. His first hundred days will tell if the di- visiveness of the past four years is ir- reversible or if a new president with a long history of bipartisanship can bring the country together after a stressful four years. 6 Quarterly Report, JANUARY 2021 BGRDC.com

III. International President-elect Biden will work closely with a Democratic House and Senate to advance his foreign policy goals. However, some of his priorities could get pushback from incoming Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair (D-N.J.), including if Biden seeks to reenter or reconstruct the Joint Plan of Compre- hensive Action (JCPOA) or normalize relations with .

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair leasing the nearly $500 million in funding Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) will likely follow for the World Health Organization that the President-elect Biden’s lead on foreign pol- Trump administration withheld in 2020. icy more closely. Expect the three to work President-elect Biden is intent on restoring closely on the U.S.-Israeli relationship, re- America’s leadership role on global issues. pairing relationships with NATO and other He will seek to lead on issues multilateral organizations, and restoring related to COVID-19 and cli- morale at the State Department. mate change and re-engage with “President- The immediate issue before the Senate multilateral institutions like the elect Biden Foreign Relations Committee will be the European Union, the North At- nomination hearings of Antony Blinken to lantic Treaty Organization, and is intent on be Secretary of State and Linda Thomas- the United Nations. Biden has Greenfield to be U.S. Ambassador to the also said he intends to rejoin the restoring United Nations. For the Pentagon, Con- World Health Organization. He America’s gressional Democrats must push through may also seek money for CO- a waiver for General Lloyd Austin (Ret.) to VID relief abroad. leadership serve as Biden’s Secretary of Defense. Nom- Expect a U.S. return to the Paris role on global inees for Secretaries of Defense must have Climate Accord, a move Biden spent at least seven years out of the service issues. He will seek to said he would make on day one. before nomination, and Austin has been While he is not expected to return lead on issues related to out of the military for only five years. to the Iran Nuclear Agreement While the Senate will initially be largely fo- immediately, Biden will need COVID-19 and climate cused on confirmations, there are other ar- to decide whether to continue change and re-engage with eas to watch in the first quarter. Lawmakers President Trump’s “maximum could sanction Russia for massive cyber-at- pressure” campaign against Iran multilateral institutions.” tack by Russia against the U.S. federal gov- or issue waivers related to certain Maya Seiden ernment, states, and companies in Decem- sanctions, including exemptions ber through new versions of bipartisan bills for countries importing Iranian Principal, International Practice like the Defending America Security from oil and working with the Iranian Kremlin Aggression Act or the Defend- civilian nuclear sector. Toughen- ing Elections from Threats by Establishing ing the U.S. stance against Russia Redlines Act. Republicans could also seek is also likely to be a priority fol- CONTACT to block the Biden Administration from re- lowing the cyber-attack. Practice Head Walker Roberts 7 IV. Health and Life Sciences President-elect Biden’s first 100 days will be dedicated to battling the pandemic, but other health policies are ripe for action too. The COVID conversation will pick up a more government-centric public health where it left off regarding funding for insurance option and making carriers state and local governments and liability shoulder more of the financial burden. protections which were dropped from the Some of these policies would require leg- package finalized at the end of 2020. They islation, which would have a very difficult will return as top issues for Biden to ad- path given the tight partisan margins in dress. The president will also place mask mandates on people in federal buildings “Biden could and on public transportation. He and his team will press for more rapid vaccine dis- follow the lead of tribution and administration and greater President Trump protections for schools. Both of these and try to impose concepts have bipartisan support, but leg- islative progress could become mired in changes through disputes over how federal dollars will be executive orders and funneled to vaccine distribution networks and what new COVID-related require- regulations.” ments or assistance for schools should Matt Hoffman, BGR Vice President, look like. Health and Life Sciences Practice The December COVID package did not include significant new money for the the House and Senate. Others could be Provider Relief Fund, a problem for many accomplished through the Budget Rec- providers, hospitals, facilities and care- onciliation process with Democrats nar- givers who continue to struggle with the rowly controlling both Chambers. costs of COVID on their practices. More funding will be a hot topic of debate. In the previous Congress, committees in both chambers produced competing President-elect Biden and his nominee proposals to reform the way Medicare for Secretary of Health and Human Ser- provides seniors with access to prescrip- vices, Xavier Becerra of , want tion drugs. Some of these policies, such as to strengthen the redesigning Part B coverage or changing using all tools at their disposal includ- the way that rebates are allocated across ing expanding the tax credit available the supply chain, have bipartisan support. to purchase health insurance plans and Biden could also follow the lead of Presi- changing certain copay and coinsurance dent Trump and try to impose changes requirements. They have also proposed through executive orders and regulations. CONTACTS: Practice Co-Head Remy L. Brim, Ph.D. Practice Co-Head Brent DelMonte 8 Quarterly Report, JANUARY 2021 BGRDC.com

V. Commerce

Infrastructure will be a policy priority in the first 100 days of the 117th Congress. “Regardless of the clear It will play a large role in President Biden’s State of the Union ad- dress and will be adopted as a legislative priority for the Democratic challenges, Party across the country. Tension in Washington will exist between infrastructure ambitious and expensive Democratic plans and congressional Re- publicans’ newfound adherence to fiscal restraint. represents President-elect Biden has spoken a lot about his sustainable infra- a great structure plan. His quick nomination of Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation reinforces his seriousness about infrastructure. The opportunity for so-called Build Back Better plan would require significant invest- President-elect Biden and ments in traditional infrastructure categories such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, waterways, and ports. It would also broaden the Congressional Republicans historical definition of infrastructure to include broadband and 5G. to find common ground Adding to the urgency for Biden and his supporters will be the and move the country connection between infrastructure investment and combating cli- mate change. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, forward to improve the the transportation sector is the biggest producer of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. For Congress, two competing visions logistical supply chains, played out in 2020 and serve as a prelude to the 117th Congress. In which drive the U.S. the House, congressional Democrats passed a $1.5 trillion compre- hensive bill that funded infrastructure types that went well beyond economy while addressing the traditional definition. In the Senate, the Environment and Public the coming threat of Works Committee passed a five-year, $287 billion surface transpor- tation reauthorization bill, which more closely resembled the tradi- climate change.” tional, segmented way Congress has dealt with infrastructure. Jonathan Mantz Hanging over the debate is the multi-billion dollar question: How to pay for it all? After a year of record deficit spending, Senate -Re Commerce Practice Co-Head publicans will resist opening the checkbook again for a grand infra- structure package. Democratic efforts to offset the cost by repeal- ing pieces of the 2017 tax reform will meet strong opposition from House and Senate Republicans. Gas taxes and other user fees have struggled to find public champions in Congress. Regardless of the clear challenges, infrastructure represents a great opportunity for President-elect Biden and Congressional Repub- CONTACTS licans to find common ground and move the country forward to improve the logistical supply chains which drive the U.S. economy Practice Co-Head Jonathan Mantz while addressing the coming threat of climate change. Practice Co-Head Erskine Wells 9 VI. Financial Services Lawmakers who focus on financial services will have a busy year. Democrats on Capitol Hill and the Biden administration will focus on policies that seek to mitigate the devastating economic impacts of COVID-19 and promote consumer protection efforts.

For their part, Republicans will work to block “Biden Democrats’ efforts to overturn Trump-era -fi nancial rules and will face an uphill climb try- administration ing to influence rulemaking by regulators in regulators the Biden administration. and their Before the Biden administration can focus on allies will try policy initiatives, the president will need to to approach make several key personnel decisions, includ- ing at agencies as varied as the Consumer Fi- the financial nancial Protection Bureau, the Securities and services policy agenda in Exchange Commission, the Commodity Fu- tures Trading Commission, the Office of the three broad phases.” Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Andy Lewin Housing Finance Agency. The Biden admin- Vice President, Financial Services istration will be constrained in its ability to choose its own regulators at some agencies be- cause terms of at least some members don’t ex- CONTACTS: pire until months or even years into the presi- dent’s term, including at the Federal Reserve. Practice Co-Head Sean Duffy The 50-50 split in the Senate will moderate Practice Co-Head Dan Murphy some of Biden’s picks, especially the new head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. tending COVID-related provisions that were However, Democratic control will certainly included in the year-end legislative package, ease the path for his nominees. including emergency rental assistance and an Biden administration regulators and their al- extension of the eviction moratorium. Beyond lies will try to approach the financial servic- COVID policy measures, House Financial Ser- es policy agenda in three broad phases. The vices Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters short-term policy focus will be the response sent President-elect Biden a nearly 40-page list to COVID-19. Then will come efforts to undo of Trump administration rules, guidance and regulations and the regulatory direction of the other executive actions that she would like to Trump era. Third will be such Democratic reverse. The chairwoman and other congres- priorities as climate change mitigation and the sional Democrats will spend time encourag- opening of banking for cannabis businesses. ing the administration to deal with these is- sues as early in the year as possible, but expect In the near term, Congress will debate ex- those fights to last much longer. 10 Quarterly Report, JANUARY 2021 BGRDC.com

VII. State Advocacy and Government Marketing Over the past year, state and local leaders have been on the front lines battling the COVID-19 pandemic and managing its economic fallout. Since the start of the pandemic, these leaders have sought greater support from the federal govern- ment to manage the spread of the disease, protect essential workers, restart local economies and, most importantly, deploy the vaccine.

Massive federal aid sent to state and local governments in ments about environmental, immigration, health care 2020, which amounted to more than $990 billion, helped and labor policies. California Attorney General Xavier address budget shortfalls facing these governments. That Becerra sued the administration more than 100 times. If has reduced the risk of additional state and local spending confirmed as the cuts. Some larger states and cities, however, continue to next Secretary of consider raising taxes to offset the costs of the pandemic. Health and Hu- “Blue states man Services, President-elect Biden has vowed to work with state and will be eager Becerra will be- local leaders on infrastructure, workforce investments, come the Biden manufacturing, clean energy and technology initiatives. to embrace Administration’s He has also named several senior White House staff mem- point person for the policies bers and cabinet positions with state and local experience driving change ranging from former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm of the Biden- on a host of sig- as Energy Secretary to North Carolina Secretary of En- nificant policy Harris vironmental Quality Michael Regan as the administrator priorities – many of the Environmental Protection Agency to former South Administration after being executed Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg as Transportation by the very types four years of fighting Secretary. of executive ac- President Trump.” As a result of the November elections, Republicans will tion he fought control 59 of the 98 partisan legislative chambers in the as attorney gen- Loren Monroe states, including total control in 23 states. In place of work- eral. Supported ing collaboratively with the Trump Administration, many by Vice Presi- State Advocacy and Government Republican leaders can be expected to challenge the new dent-elect Ka- Marketing Practice Head administration’s policies, often led by the 26 GOP attor- mala Harris and neys general. There will be increasingly divergent policy House Speaker directions between red states and the federal government. Nancy Pelosi, California will be at the forefront of policy Conversely, blue states will be eager to embrace the poli- development. Governor Andrew Cuomo, who quarreled cies of the Biden-Harris Administration after four years frequently with Trump, is personally very close to Pres- of fighting President Trump. There is no clearer example ident-Elect Biden and has a powerful national voice as than California. President Trump threatened to sue and chair of the National Governors Association. withhold federal funds from California over disagree- CONTACT: Practice Head Loren Monroe 11 VIII. Public Relations Thanks to the approval and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, lockdowns and enforced isolation will soon be in the past. But some trends started during the pandemic will accelerate, especially our reliance on digital communications. Everyone longs for in-person get-togethers. “In-person With continued vigilance, we will be enjoying more of them soon. meetings But companies and trade associations will con- won’t tinue to increase their use of webinars, digital disappear, marketing, and social media campaigns. These of course. methods have worked well – and at low cost – with customers, members, and employees. But Zoom, In-person meetings won’t disappear, of course. Microsoft But Zoom, Microsoft Teams, FaceTime and Teams, FaceTime and conference-call meetings will become more frequent, even commonplace. conference-call meetings Word-of-mouth marketing likewise will never will become more frequent, go away. And business travel is far from dead. even commonplace.” In fact, as soon as the pandemic has run its course, we should expect a burst of personal Jeffrey H. Birnbaum meetings around the world and a lot of crowd- President, BGR Public Relations ed celebrations, too. But reaching target audiences online, espe- convention centers and conference rooms. cially through social media posts, will become The tendency has been obvious for years. But the “go-to” rather than the option it was before the conversion to virtual from actual meetups 2020. Humans are social beings. We love to has been fast-tracked by the requirement of see each other at receptions, meals, and par- physical distancing during COVID. ties. But we’ve learned that cyber meetups are easier and cheaper in many circumstances. Many industries will have to adjust. Airlines might have to schedule fewer flights. Com- These include professional lectures and class- mercial real estate will have to rein in some es. Explanation of complicated issues also can ambitions. And in D.C., the trend of conduct- be done well online, a fact that will mean more ing issue campaigns not just in person but, digital work in capitals like Washington, D.C. increasingly, online and via social media ac- Conferences and trade shows will still have counts will explode. their place. But webinars will to continue to What was once the eventual future is happen- grow. Communications will be directed more ing right now. to computer screens and smart phones than CONTACT: Practice Head Jeffrey H. Birnbaum 12 Quarterly Report, JANUARY 2021 BGRDC.com

Potential Committee Chairs and Ranking Members in U.S. Senate

NOTE: These projections based on current term limits for Chairs and Ranking Members. They are subject to change based on a power sharing agreement to be determined by Senators Chuck Schumer (D- N.Y.) and Mitch McConnell (R – Ky.)

Committee Chairman Ranking Member

Aging Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) or (R-S.C.) Agriculture, Nutrition, & For- Sen. (D-Mich.) Sen. (R-Ark.) estry Appropriations Sen. (D-Vt.) Se. (R-Ala.)

Armed Services Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) Sen. (R-Okla.)

Banking, Housing, & Urban Af- Sen. (D-Ohio) Sen. (R-Pa.) fairs Budget Sen. (I-Vt.) Sen. (R- S.C.)

Commerce, Science, & Transpor- Sen. (D-Wash.) Sen. (R-Miss.) tation Energy & Natural Resources Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) Sen. (R-Wyo.)

Environmental & Public Works Sen. (D-Del.) Sen. (R-W. Va.)

Finance Sen. (D-Ore.) Sen. Michael Crapo (R-Idaho)

Foreign Relations Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) Sen. (R-Idaho)

Health, Education, Labor, & Pen- Sen. (D-Wash.) Sen. (R-N.C.) sions (HELP) Homeland Security & Govern- Sen. (D-Mich.) Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) or ment Affairs (R-Ohio) Indian Affairs Sens. (D-Hawaii) or Sen. (R-N.D.) Jon Tester (D-Mont.) Intelligence Sen. (D-Va.) Sen. (R-Fla.)

Judiciary Sen. (D-Ill.) Sen. (R-Iowa)

Rules & Administration Sen. (D-Minn.) Sen. (R-Mo.)

Small Business Sen. (D-Md.) Sens Tim Scott (R-S.C.) or (R-Ky.) Veteran Affairs Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) Sen. (R- Kan.)

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