Congressional Actions to Address the Debt Limit and Implications for Future Legislative Compromise or Gridlock

Beth L. Goldstein | Squire Patton Boggs

Beth navigates the full scope of domestic legislation and regulatory developments for clients, including multiple iterations of health reform and omnibus food and agriculture bills. She also advocates in the appropriations arena, with a track record of success in securing increased federal funding for government programs and community projects. Her work on issue awareness campaigns has been featured in Capitol Hill publications and national news outlets. Over the past several years, Beth has assisted clients in need of government support to ensure the maintenance of their operations through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prior to joining the firm, Beth served on the legislative staff of a committee in the US House of Representatives, where she assisted the chairman in shepherding legislation through all stages of the legislative process, including a presidential veto override. Beth worked with outside stakeholders and across chambers to build strategic coalitions and advance the chairman’s agenda. Her responsibilities included policy development, legislative drafting, speechwriting and advising the chairman and committee members on policy issues.

During law school, Beth expanded her legislative experience by serving as a law clerk to another congressional committee focusing on oversight and investigations. She was also a senior staff member on The Tax Lawyer and a law fellow for the legal research and writing curriculum.

Beth gained a global perspective on healthcare issues through her graduate studies. Her coursework focused on social policy innovations, aging and long-term care, health financing and comparative international health policy. Her dissertation discussed the history of American healthcare legislation, with a particular emphasis on the procedural and political obstacles the Democratic Party has faced when attempting large-scale health reform.

Jeffrey L. Turner | Squire Patton Boggs

Collaborating with colleagues in the Public Policy Practice Group, which he led for many years, he and his teams help block harmful legislation and regulations, encourage Congress and regulatory agencies to adopt favorable legislation and regulations and navigate the challenges of congressional investigations.

Jeff focuses much of his practice on public policy issues related to privacy, tax and trade, and energy policy, as well as sanctions policies that principally target international energy companies. Jeff has led teams on “bet-the-company” projects, including ones in which Congress will have a major role in the outcome.

I. Federal budget and appropriations cycle | 2:00pm – 2:15pm

II. Origins of the debt ceiling and options for addressing it | 2:15pm – 2:30pm

III. Negotiations over, and the effect of, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 | 2:30pm – 2:45pm

IV. Legislative ramifications for the economy in late 2023 and into 2024 | 2:45pm – 3:00pm