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The Lobbyist Connection
A weekly snapshot of U.S. lobbying & government affairs
Week of Oct 20–26, 2025
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Top Lines (what matters now)
- Shutdown, Day 20: Federal courts begin furloughs; Senate prepares another vote to reopen. Courts · Hill live
- NY bans algorithmic rent fixing: New statewide law targets RealPage-style pricing tools; takes effect in ~60 days. State release · Bill
- Labor preemption fights expand: NLRB sues California over state law stepping into private-sector labor cases; similar case pending in NY. Coverage
- USTR dockets: New Section 301 ships action comment deadline Nov 12; China exclusion extensions still set to expire Nov 29 without further action. Ships notice · Exclusions
- FERC week: Oct 16 meeting orders posted; grid planning compliance windows continue (Order 1920). Meeting summary · Order 1920 hub
- California update: Newsom signs child-online protections package; vetoes PFAS cookware ban. Kids online · PFAS veto
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Legislation to Watch
Shutdown/CR
Senate preparing additional votes after multiple failed CR attempts; judiciary now curtailing operations.
Live tracker · Judiciary notice
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FY26 NDAA
Senate passed its version (77–20) on Oct 10; conference ahead.
Bill page · Coverage
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State AI/Housing
New York’s S7882/A1417 bans algorithmic rent price-fixing statewide; implementation planning needed.
Bill text · Gov release
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Regulatory Moves
- FERC — Oct 16 meeting actions posted; continue aligning Order 1920 compliance filings. Summary · 1920 hub
- USTR — Section 301: Ships action comments due Nov 12; China exclusion extensions under review before Nov 29 expiry. Notice · Exclusions
- NLRB v. States — Federal suits against NY and now CA over state labor jurisdiction during federal board quorum gap. Update
- EPA power sector — Repeal proposals (GHG & MATS) remain in play; litigation expected as comment cycles close. GHG repeal
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Statehouse Watch
New York — Algorithmic Rents
Statewide ban on rent-pricing algorithms signed; landlords & vendors need compliance plans before effective date (~60 days).
Gov release • A1417-B
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California — Kids Online & PFAS
New online-safety bills signed; separate PFAS cookware ban vetoed amid scope/feasibility concerns.
Press release • Context • PFAS veto
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Action Items (do this now)
- Shutdown continuity: Update client impact memos for courts, FAA, and grants; use judiciary guidance for limited ops. Reference
- NY housing/AI compliance: Inventory any rent-pricing tools; disable prohibited features; prep landlord & vendor notices. Bill
- USTR filings: Submit comments on ships action by Nov 12; file evidence for China exclusions ahead of Nov 29. Ships • Exclusions
- FERC 1920: Align with RTO/ISO compliance timelines; track stakeholder calls (e.g., CAISO Oct 21). CAISO notice
- Retail/Travel pricing: Re-audit “junk fee” exposure (rule in effect). Ensure all-in pricing at first touch. FTC FAQ
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Calendar & Deadlines
- Oct 20+ — Judiciary limited ops; furloughs begin. Notice
- Oct 21 — CAISO stakeholder call on Order 1920 compliance. Details
- Nov 12 — USTR Section 301 ships action comments due. Notice
- Nov 29 — China 301 exclusions currently set to expire (unless extended). Details
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The Lobbyist Connection
Curated by the team behind three LinkedIn groups in government services, lobbying & law.
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