Congress returned to Washington this week, focusing on budget rescissions, while judicial activity continues across the country with direct and indirect implications for cities.

Congress is taking a break this week after passing H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Lawmakers will soon shift to the FY 2026 budget, which must be finished before October 1.

This week, Congress is debating and amending HR 1, otherwise known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” It includes three key tax provisions in the bill of importance to Georgia cities: Opportunity Zones, the New Markets Tax Credit, and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.