Senate: The Senate was in recess.
House: The House was in recess.
Trump Administration: On February 18, President Trump signed an Executive Order entitled, Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate-Based Herbicides. The Order uses the Defense Production Act to protect the production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides that are essential for military readiness and American agricultural strength.
Supreme Court: In a 6-3 decision written by Chief Justice Roberts, the Supreme Court found that President Trump exceeded his authority using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) to justify his country-specific tariff regime. To read more about the details of the decision please refer to the trade section.
Next week in Washington
Senate: The Senate will reconvene Monday, February 23 and are expected to consider the Department of Homeland Security government funding bill.
House: The House will reconvene Monday, February 23 and are expected to consider the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (H.R.4758) and the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act (H.R.4626)