We’re unpacking H.R. 1 in order, Title by Title. First up, Title I’s farm and nutrition reforms, then Title II’s defense funding, all the way through Title X’s infrastructure investments—and finally Title XI, the Ways & Means tax package nicknamed the “Big Beautiful Bill.” We’ll give you a clear, sequential breakdown of what each section does—and why it matters—without skipping a beat.

In this two-week (06-15-2025 to 06-29-2025) legislative wrap-up, we break down two joint resolutions that recently passed into law — one blocking changes to how bank mergers are reviewed, and another rejecting an EPA rule that would’ve relaxed emissions standards for major polluters.

We’ll explain:

• Why the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s bank merger rule got scrapped

• What it means for how banks combine and serve communities

• Why the EPA’s reclassification plan was overturned — and what that means for factories and air quality

Whether you're team regulation or reform, we keep it clear, neutral, and easy to follow.

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🎙️ Today on Two Parties No Fun, Cody ByLaw takes you inside a whirlwind day on Capitol Hill. 🏛️ The Senate just confirmed energy expert Paul Dabbar as Deputy Secretary of Commerce (56–40) and edged Kenneth Kies closer to his Treasury post (53–44). 🚢 Dive into the American Port Energy Resiliency Act’s $850 million plan to shield our ports, 🔒 HUD’s new cybersecurity rules for public housing, and a $150 million boost for military spouse career support. 💼 Across dozens of hearings, Attorney General Pamela Bondi warns that “cybercrime losses exceeded traditional larceny,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell cautions “raising rates too fast risks a hard landing,” and whistleblowers expose Veterans Crisis Line overload. 🇺🇸 Over in the House, a $112 billion veterans and military construction bill sails through, a unanimous resolution condemns political violence in Minnesota, and bold amendments—from rural clinics to psychedelic PTSD trials—are on the table. 🔍 No lobbyist spin, just sharp insights you need. Tune in and stay informed! 📲