Episode notes
In this episode of "Congress in Context," we explore a day of urgent legislative action as the House passes the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act to cripple illicit oil trade and reauthorizes the SBIR and STTR programs to restore stability for small business innovators after a five-month lapse. The program delves into the "majestic cathedral" of California’s giant sequoias, examining bipartisan efforts to expedite forest restoration against the threat of catastrophic wildfires that have already claimed 20 percent of the world's mature population. Meanwhile, the Senate is defined by a fierce partisan clash over the SAVE America Act, with leaders debating whether the bill is a necessary measure for election integrity or a form of voter suppression. From the push to ensur ...