Writings by Edward "Teddy" Eynon

Edward “Teddy” Eynon regularly represents clients in numerous government-related matters, including public policy, energy and environment, budget, defense, healthcare, financial services, transportation & infrastructure, congressional investigations, and oversight issues.

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Why Does Congress Take a Summer Vacation?

Every August, Congress adjourns for a month-long recess... Every August, Congress adjourns for a month-long recess. While the recess was initially required to deal with Washington, D.C.’s oppressive summer temperatures, it is now more of a scheduled summer vacation, providing an opportunity for lawmakers to return home, spend time with their families, and reconnect with […]

Author: Edward "Teddy" Eynon

August 10, 2021

U.S. Congress

Cannabis Industry Finds An Ally in Justice Clarence Thomas

Justice Clarence Thomas is the latest to voice concerns about the continued federal criminalization of marijuana… Justice Clarence Thomas is the latest to voice concerns about the continued federal criminalization of marijuana. “A prohibition on interstate use or cultivation of marijuana may no longer be necessary or proper to support the federal government’s piecemeal approach,” […]

Author: Edward "Teddy" Eynon

July 19, 2021

SCOTUS

President Biden Not Alone in Facing First-Year Challenges

While it appears that President Biden has reached a deal with Republicans on infrastructure, other priorities, like gun control, voting rights, climate change, and immigration, will likely prove more challenging... President Joe Biden has accomplished several goals in his first six months in office, most of which relate to the COVID-19 pandemic. In his first […]

Author: Edward "Teddy" Eynon

July 8, 2021

Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Guidelines for CDS Appropriations Requests

Congressionally directed spending (CDS) is officially back, with the Senate Appropriations Committee releasing guidelines for making requests for Fiscal Year 2022 Congressionally directed spending (CDS) is officially back, with the Senate Appropriations Committee releasing guidelines for making requests for Fiscal Year 2022. Local governments and not-for-profit organizations (not private for-profit entities) are eligible to apply […]

Author: Edward "Teddy" Eynon

May 27, 2021

Will Federal PFAS Legislation Become a Reality in a Democratic Congress?

Recently introduced legislation would establish a national standard for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)... Recently introduced legislation would establish a national standard for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Under the PFAS Action Act of 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would be required to take several regulatory actions regarding PFAS, which are often called “forever […]

Author: Edward "Teddy" Eynon

May 24, 2021

Environmental & Land Use

The Battle for the US House Is Far From Over — What Businesses Need to Know

While Democrats are now in control of the U.S. House of Representatives, their reign may be short lived... While Democrats are now in control of the U.S. House of Representatives, their reign may be short-lived. In the coming months, several special elections will be held that have the potential to shift the balance of power. […]

Author: Edward "Teddy" Eynon

April 27, 2021

Is Filibuster Reform Really on the Horizon?

With a slim majority in the Senate, Democrats have an opportunity to make President Joe Biden’s policy goals a reality, but they still need to garner at least some bipartisan support to get most bills through the Senate... With a slim majority in the Senate, Democrats have an opportunity to make President Joe Biden’s policy […]

Author: Edward "Teddy" Eynon

April 19, 2021

What’s the Latest on the Federal Infrastructure Bill?

While improving the country’s highways, bridges, railways, and broadband networks has broad bipartisan support, the devil is in the details... While improving the country’s highways, bridges, railways, and broadband networks has broad bipartisan support, the devil is in the details. The Biden Administration must work with Republicans to reach a consensus on how much money […]

Author: Edward "Teddy" Eynon

March 29, 2021

What You Must to Know About the Return of Earmarks

Earmarks are likely returning to Congress for the 2021 appropriation cycle... Earmarks are likely returning to Congress for the 2021 appropriation cycle. Lawmakers in both the House and Senate are currently working out the details of how to resurrect congressionally-directed spending. Member-directed spending, commonly referred to as “earmarks,” was a common practice prior to 2011. […]

Author: Edward "Teddy" Eynon

March 5, 2021

U.S. Congress

What Can History Teach Us About the Impact of the 50-50 Senate Split?

The U.S. Senate is currently split with Republicans and Democrats each having 50 members... The U.S. Senate is currently split with Republicans and Democrats each having 50 members. Even though Vice President Kamala Harris holds the tie-breaking power, the effective “tie” is poised to make the lawmaking process particularly challenging. What the Constitution Says About […]

Author: Edward "Teddy" Eynon

February 9, 2021

Behind the Buzz - The History of the Presidential Inauguration

The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden will look a lot different in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic… The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden will look a lot different in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In line with precedent, President-elect Biden will still be sworn in on January 20, 2021, in Washington, D.C. on […]

Author: Edward "Teddy" Eynon

January 12, 2021

Biden

Will Infrastructure Earmarks Return in 2021?

The New Year is poised to bring sweeping changes to the federal government, which may include the return of infrastructure earmarks... The New Year is poised to bring sweeping changes to the federal government, which may include the return of infrastructure earmarks. Congress is reportedly considering whether the revive the controversial practice of appropriation bill […]

Author: Edward "Teddy" Eynon

December 29, 2020

U.S. Congress

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