Key Dates Influencing Federal Policy
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session May 5-8; the Senate May 5-9. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session May 13-16; the Senate May 12-16. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
CPI/PPI - April
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Produce Price Index (PPI) for April will be released over two days (CPI May 13, PPI May 15) at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
EPC meeting
Members of the European Political Community are scheduled to meet on this day in Albania.
Election - Australia
Australian parliamentary elections will begin on this day. Elections for a portion of Senate seats will be held this day. Elections for all House seats will be held on September 27.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session May 19-22; the Senate May 19-23. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Congress - Session Status
The US Congress is not in session for this week. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
OPEC Meeting
The next meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is expected on this day in Vienna, Austria. OPEC and non-OPEC participating countries meet an determine production petroleum production levels among participating members. Decisions of the last meeting (Dec 2024) can be found here.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session June 3-6; the Senate June 2-6. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Trade Data - April
US international trade data in goods and services for the month of April will be released on this day at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Jobs Data - May
US employment data for May will be released on this day at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
UN Oceans Conference
The United Nations Ocean Conference will be held on these days in Nice, France.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week — June 9-13. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Congress - Session Status
The US Senate is scheduled to be in session this week (June 16-18). The House is not scheduled to be in session. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Interest Rates - Fed
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets on these days. On the final day, the Chair of the Federal Reserve announces (in the 2:00pm EST timeframe) the FOMC’s decision concerning US monetary policy with a focus on interest rates. This June meeting will also include an update on the Fed’s near- and long-term economic projections.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week (June 23-27). Congressional schedules are subject to change.
CPI/PPI - May
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Produce Price Index (PPI) for May will be released over two days (CPI June 11, PPI June 12) at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
NATO Summit
The annual North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit, comprised of forty-five heads of state and government, and an estimated 90 defense and foreign ministers and 6,000 delegation members, held in The Hague, Netherlands.
GDP - Q1 (final)
The final (3rd) estimate of US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the 1st Quarter of 2025 will be released at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
European Council meeting
European leaders comprising the European Council meet on these days in Brussels, Belgium. The tentative agenda is as follows: security and defense • preparation of EU-AU Summit and EU-CELAC summit • internal reforms in light of the pre-enlargement policy reviews by the Commission • European semester • migration
Congress - Session Status
The US Congress is not scheduled to be in session this week. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Jobs Data - June
US employment data for June will be released on this day at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Trade Data - May
US international trade data in goods and services for the month of May will be released on this day at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session July 7-10; the Senate July 7-11. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session July 14-17; the Senate July 14-18. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
CPI/PPI - June
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Produce Price Index (PPI) for June will be released over two days (CPI July 15, PPI July 16) at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session July 21-24; the Senate July 21-25. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Congress - Session Status
The US Senate is scheduled to be in session this week (July 28-August 1). The House is not scheduled to be in session. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Interest Rates - Fed
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets on these days. On the final day, the Chair of the Federal Reserve announces (in the 2:00pm EST timeframe) the FOMC’s decision concerning US monetary policy with a focus on interest rates.
GDP - Q2 (initial)
The Advance Estimate of US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the 2nd Quarter of 2025 will be released at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Jobs Data - July
US employment data for July will be released on this day at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Congress - Session Status
The US Congress is not scheduled to be in session for these days (August 4-29). Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Trade Data - June
US international trade data in goods and services for the month of June will be released on this day at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
CPI/PPI - July
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Produce Price Index (PPI) for July will be released over two days (CPI August 12, PPI August 14) at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Congress - Session Status
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Produce Price Index (PPI) for July will be released over two days (CPI August 12, PPI August 14) at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Trade Data - July
US international trade data in goods and services for the month of July will be released on this day at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Jobs Data - August
US employment data for August will be released on this day at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session September 8-11; the Senate September 8-12. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
UN General Assembly
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly is scheduled to be held on these days.
CPI/PPI - August
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session September 8-11; the Senate September 8-12. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week (September 15-19). Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Interest Rates - Fed
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets on these days. On the final day, the Chair of the Federal Reserve announces (in the 2:00pm EST timeframe) the FOMC’s decision concerning US monetary policy with a focus on interest rates. This September meeting will also include an update on the Fed’s near- and long-term economic projections.
Congress - Session Status
The US Congress is not in session for this week (September 22-26). Congressional schedules are subject to change.
GDP - Q2 (final)
The US Congress is not in session for this week (September 22-26). Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Election - Australia
Australian parliamentary elections will continue on this day. Elections for all House seats will be held on this day. Elections on a portion of Senate seats were held on May 17.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session September 29-30; the Senate September 29-October 1. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
EPC meeting
Members of the European Political Community are scheduled to meet on this day in Denmark.
Jobs Data - September
US employment data for September will be released on this day at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session October 7-10; the Senate October 6-10. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Trade Data - August
US international trade data in goods and services for the month of August will be released on this day at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives is scheduled to be in session this week (October 14-17). The Senate is not scheduled to be in session. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
CPI/PPI - September
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Produce Price Index (PPI) for September will be released over two days (CPI October 15, PPI October 16) at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session October 20-23; the Senate October 20-24. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
European Council meeting
European leaders comprising the European Council meet on these days in Brussels, Belgium. The tentative agenda is as follows: competitiveness and twin transition: stocktaking and further guidance • housing • EU in the world • migration.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session October 27-30; the Senate October 27-31. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Interest Rates - Fed
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets on these days. On the final day, the Chair of the Federal Reserve announces (in the 2:00pm EST timeframe) the FOMC’s decision concerning US monetary policy with a focus on interest rates.
GDP - Q3 (initial)
The Advance Estimate of US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the 3rd Quarter of 2025 will be released at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session November 3-6; the Senate November 3-7. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Trade Data - September
US international trade data in goods and services for the month of September will be released on this day at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Election - United States
Election day in the United States for 2025 includes two key state governor races — Virginia and New Jersey. Democrats are defending the governor’s office in New Jersey, while Republicans are defending the office in Virginia. The current governors of both states are term-limited, and therefore neither incumbent is running for reelection.
Jobs Data - October
US employment data for October will be released on this day at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Congress - Session Status
The US Congress is not scheduled to be in session this week (November 10-14). Congressional schedules are subject to change.
UN Climate Conference
The UN Conference on Climate Change (COP 30) will be held on these days in Belem, Brazil.
CPI/PPI - October
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Produce Price Index (PPI) for October will be released over two days (CPI November 13, PPI November 14) at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session November 17-20; the Senate November 17-21. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
G-20 Summit
The next G-20 Summit will be held on these days in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Congress - Session Status
The US Congress is not in session for this week (November 24-28). Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session December 1-4; the Senate December 1-5. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Trade Data - October
US international trade data in goods and services for the month of October will be released on this day at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Jobs Data - November
US employment data for November will be released on this day at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session December 9-12; the Senate December 8-12. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Interest Rates - Fed
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets on these days. On the final day, the Chair of the Federal Reserve announces (in the 2:00pm EST timeframe) the FOMC’s decision concerning US monetary policy with a focus on interest rates. This December meeting will also include an update on the Fed’s near- and long-term economic projections.
CPI/PPI - November
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Produce Price Index (PPI) for November will be released over two days (CPI December 10, PPI December 11) at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session December 15-18; the Senate December 15-19. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
European Council meeting
European leaders comprising the European Council meet on these days in Brussels, Belgium. The tentative agenda is as follows: MFF: stocktaking • security and defense • enlargement (strategic discussion).
GDP - Q3 (final)
The final (3rd) estimate of US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the 3rd Quarter of 2025 will be released at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Congress - Session Status
The US Congress is not scheduled to be in session during these days (December 22-January 2). Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Interest Rates - Fed
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets on these days. On the final day, the Chair of the Federal Reserve announces (in the 2:00pm EST timeframe) the FOMC’s decision concerning US monetary policy with a focus on interest rates.
Trade Data - March
US international trade data in goods and services for the month of March will be released on this day at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Jobs Data - April
US employment data for April will be released on this day at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
GDP - Q1 (initial)
The Advance Estimate of US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the 1st Quarter of 2025 will be released at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session April 28-May 1; the Senate April 28-May 2. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
SCOTUS - Arguments
The US Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on cases before the Court.
SCOTUS - Arguments
The US Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on cases before the Court.
Tax Filing Deadline
For most US individual tax filers, this day is the deadline for filing taxes for 2024.
Congress - Session Status
The US Congress is not in session for these two weeks. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
CPI/PPI - March
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Produce Price Index (PPI) for March will be released over these two days (CPI the first day, PPI the second day) at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session April 7-10; the Senate April 7-11. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Jobs Data - March
US employment data for March will be released on this day at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
NATO meeting
Meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ministers of foreign affairs in Brussels, Belgium.
Trade Data - February
US international trade data in goods and services for the month of February will be released on this day at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session March 31-April 3; the Senate March 31-April 4. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
SCOTUS - Arguments
The US Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on cases before the Court
GDP - Q4/Final 2024
The final estimate of US Gross Domestic Product for Q4 and final year 2024 will be released at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session March 24-27; the Senate March 24-28. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
SCOTUS - Arguments
The US Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on cases before the Court.
European Council meeting
European leaders comprising the European Council meet on these days in Brussels, Belgium. The tentative agenda is as follows: competitiveness, single market, energy, trade • multilateralism: exchange of views with the UN Secretary General • oceans (ahead of European Oceans Pact and UN Ocean Conference) • MFF / new own resources (guiding discussion) • migration
Interest Rates - Fed
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets on these days. On the final day, the Chair of the Federal Reserve announces (in the 2:00pm EST timeframe) the FOMC’s decision concerning US monetary policy with a focus on interest rates. This March meeting will also include an update on the Fed’s near- and long-term economic projections.
Congress - Session Status
The US Congress is not scheduled to be in session this week. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
CR Expiration
The current “continuing resolution” for FY 2025, or “CR,” expires at midnight on this day. On December 21, 2024, President Joe Biden signed into law a continuing resolution temporarily funding that portion of the US Federal Government that receives annual appropriated resources from Congress. A CR is a temporary funding method that sets funding at, generally, the levels of the prior fiscal year until regular, full-year appropriations (in this case for FY 2025) are enacted. This is the second CR of FY 2025; the first was for the period October 1, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
CPI/PPI - February
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Produce Price Index (PPI) for February will be released over these two days (CPI the first day, PPI the second day) at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Congress - Session Status
US employment data for February will be released on this day at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Jobs Data - February
US employment data for February will be released on this day at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Trade Data - January
US international trade data in goods and services for the month of January will be released on this day at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session March 3-6; the Senate March 3-7. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
SCOTUS - Arguments
The US Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on cases before the Court.
