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In 2024, 6.7 million Americans used Medicare telehealth — nearly 1 in 4 seniors.📈

This week, the Senate has legislation on the floor that could determine whether these services continue beyond January.

📲 Telehealth works, and it deserves durable policy. Read our analysis: https://ow.ly/JEBC50Y4kbo
Washington moves fast.

BPC's newsletters deliver analysis and insights that will help you understand what’s happening beyond the headlines. Across tax, energy, health, housing, child care, and elections, you can get the best from both sides of the aisle. Subscribe: https://ow.ly/jjU750Y3Qmi
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February 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Permitting is in the way of the energy infrastructure we need. On Tuesday, 2/3, BPC’s Permitting Summit 2026 will hear from the American Clean Power Association’s Jason Grumet, Google’s Marsden Hannah, and ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions’ Sasha Mackler on permitting reform: https://ow.ly/CFpP50Y6vaJ
February 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM
“There are a lot of things that are likely to drive higher refunds [during the 2026] filing season.” For your weekend read, our own Andrew Lautz was quoted in CNBC breaking down the 2026 filing season. Go beyond the headlines in our new issue brief here: https://ow.ly/w3tH50Y6xkz
The 2026 Tax Filing Season: What to Know • Bipartisan Policy Center
The 2026 federal tax filing season, scheduled to open in late January and end on April 15, is one of the most anticipated in years. Tens of millions of taxpayers are expected to receive larger refunds due to the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), which increased the standard deduction and the Child Tax … Continued
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January 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM
⚡Join us on February 3, 2026, for BPC’s Permitting Summit 2026 to discuss how we can make America’s infrastructure permitting process faster, fairer, and more effective. 

We’re grateful for the support of our summit sponsors.

🔗 For more info or to register: https://ow.ly/YMq750Y55Mt
January 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Overdose deaths are slowing, but there is still much more work to be done to save lives.

BPC is encouraged to see the administration’s action this week in launching the Great American Recovery Initiative, which aligns with recommendations from our report on combatting the opioid epidemic.
Combating the Opioid Crisis: Smarter Spending to Enhance the Federal Response | Bipartisan Policy Center
In November 2021, provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that the U.S. surpassed 100,000 drug overdose deaths from…
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January 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The CTC and EITC are two of the largest and most widely claimed tax credits every year, providing important support for low and moderate income working families.

As part of #EITC Awareness, we created a calculator to help you see if you may be eligible: https://ow.ly/emGl50Y65cT
How Much is My Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Tax Credit? 2026 Filing Season  • Bipartisan Policy Center
Estimate how the federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) may apply to your household for the 2026 filing season.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Moving away from fee-for-service requires payment incentives that align with value-based care.

With a Senate bill on the floor, the APM participation bonus is again part of the conversation.

Background from BPC: https://ow.ly/gPo550Y6446
January 30, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Track the housing policy challenges and solutions with real impact nationwide through BPC’s Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy.

Subscribe to our housing newsletter for the latest on housing policy in your inbox: ow.ly/mhw250Y5sI1
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January 29, 2026 at 8:20 PM
More than 500,000 federal workers could be working without pay, while another 480,000-plus could be furloughed.

Our own Rachel Snyderman spoke with @cnn.com about how a partial government shutdown would affect workers, travelers, and the broader economy. Read the full piece for what’s at stake.
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The federal government is on the verge of partially shutting down, with Senate Republicans and Democrats at an impasse over funding the Department of Homeland Security. https://cnn.it/4a3ncqb
January 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM
In recent years, a growing number of patients have received acute care in their homes rather than in traditional hospital settings. But this beneficial program was interrupted in the 2025 shutdown – and it’s up to Congress to act this week to prevent another lapse.
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Congress must decide the future of the Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCAH) program, an initiative of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that, without legislative action, will expire on December 31, 2024. To ensure beneficiaries can receive various levels of care in their preferred settings, this brief provides immediate-term federal policy reform recommendations for the potential reauthorization of the AHCAH model while outlining key issues for policymakers to consider when further research and data emerge.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Stay informed on the issues shaping Congress and elections from BPC’s Governance Program.

We’re highlighting the protections in every state that make voting safe and secure, what to know about electronic pollbooks, and the latest progress on congressional modernization efforts.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:30 PM
“Activities that are necessary to protect life and property continue, although the workers in those functions may not be paid while they are working.” Our own Caleb Quakenbush was quoted in today’s @cnbc.com story on a potential government shutdown. Read to see why a shutdown may be in the cards.
January 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Rural hospitals are often the first, and sometimes only, source of care for their communities. 🏥

As the Senate considers health legislation this week, long-standing challenges tied to short-term extensions and planning uncertainty are back in focus.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/PaM450Y4Tyo
January 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
You might have missed it, but Congress included carbon trade–related language from the PROVE IT Act in a recently-passed spending bill, directing @departmentofenergy.bsky.social Energy to study the carbon intensity of U.S. manufacturing.
January 28, 2026 at 3:38 PM
🏘️ If you missed yesterday's event on access to affordable rental housing, you can still get all the insights.

Thank you to all our panelists, we had an engaged discussion on new approaches in the rental housing market to help Americans.

Watch the recording here ➡️ https://ow.ly/99XL50Y3S9A
January 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM
“There are a lot of things that are likely to drive higher refunds [during the 2026] filing season.” Our own @andrewlautz.bsky.social was quoted in today’s CNBC story on the 2026 filing season. Read the article to see how your tax returns are affected this season.
January 27, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Hospital at home, Medicare telehealth policy, and rural hospital designations are all in this bill. Follow along this week to learn more about these critical programs and whether Congress acts.
This week, Congress is considering legislation that could finally give certainty to health programs that have been caught in limbo. Which is NOT in the package?

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/IH4XkJ/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Hospital at home
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/IH4XkJ/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Health AI regulations
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/IH4XkJ/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Medicare telehealth
4️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/IH4XkJ/4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Rural hospital designations

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January 27, 2026 at 7:14 PM
🏘️ What limits access to affordable rental housing and what innovations can help?

🎙️Join us now for the first #HousingInnovators event, focused on new approaches in the rental housing market.

Join us here ➡️  https://ow.ly/cZqy50Y3PKm
January 27, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has important jurisdiction over America’s electric and natural gas infrastructure and plays an important role in ensuring a reliable, affordable, and clean energy system.
January 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM
In 2024, 6.7 million Americans used Medicare telehealth — nearly 1 in 4 seniors.📈

This week, the Senate has legislation on the floor that could determine whether these services continue beyond January.

📲 Telehealth works, and it deserves durable policy. Read our analysis: https://ow.ly/JEBC50Y4kbo
January 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM
🏘️ What limits access to affordable rental housing and what innovations can help?

🎙️Join us today at 1pm ET for the first #HousingInnovators event, focused on new approaches in the rental housing market.

Register now ➡️  https://ow.ly/nORi50Y3PIi
January 27, 2026 at 1:01 PM
This week, Congress is considering legislation that could finally give certainty to health programs that have been caught in limbo. Which is NOT in the package?

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/IH4XkJ/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Hospital at home
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/IH4XkJ/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Health AI regulations
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/IH4XkJ/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Medicare telehealth
4️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/IH4XkJ/4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Rural hospital designations

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January 26, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Tax filing season starts today and this year won’t be like past years. The One Big Beautiful Bill changes refunds and adds new deductions on tips and overtime. Meanwhile, the IRS is heading into filing season with reduced funding and staff cuts. Read more in our explainer: https://ow.ly/cuv150Y3N6M
The 2026 Tax Filing Season: What to Know • Bipartisan Policy Center
The 2026 federal tax filing season, scheduled to open in late January and end on April 15, is one of the most anticipated in years. Tens of millions of taxpayers are expected to receive larger refunds due to the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), which increased the standard deduction and the Child Tax … Continued
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January 26, 2026 at 3:35 PM
🏘️ What limits access to affordable rental housing and what innovations can help?

🎙️Join us tomorrow, January 27, for the first #HousingInnovators event, focused on new approaches in the rental housing market.

Register today ➡️  https://ow.ly/XXqv50Y1YW2
January 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Washington moves fast.

BPC's newsletters deliver analysis and insights that will help you understand what’s happening beyond the headlines. Across tax, energy, health, housing, child care, and elections, you can get the best from both sides of the aisle: https://ow.ly/Tjek50Y1YS2
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January 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM