Lawmakers start shuffling back to Washington on Monday after a two-week break and will commence the first round of legislative business since the Supreme Court overturned nationwide abortion rights.
The Democratic-run House will tee up two measures aimed at legalizing abortion access, while Senate Democrats will negotiate a new Medicare funding package that would raise taxes on the wealthy.
A top Democratic aide told the Washington Times the House will take up two bills aimed at maintaining abortion access nationwide in response to new state laws restricting the procedure following the high court decision.
In the Senate, Democrats will intensify talks with moderate holdout Sen.