This episode of Congress in Context pulls back the curtain on the Senate's use of the AGOA Extension Act as a tactical "legislative vehicle" to advance a critical continuing resolution, a maneuver essential for maintaining the daily government services Americans rely on. We move past the headlines to examine the direct impact of newly passed measures that reauthorize life-saving ALS therapy research and establish a national plan for epilepsy coordination. Additionally, we break down high-stakes committee actions targeting the digital frontier, specifically focusing on bipartisan efforts to regulate AI chatbots and enhance online safety for minors. By analyzing these procedural shifts alongside key education and environmental tran ...