Office Hours with Senator Richard Burr
Webcast series on legislative developmentsEssential Insights for Navigating the Evolving Legislative Landscape.
Office Hours with Senator Richard Burr offers valuable guidance on understanding the evolving legal and regulatory landscape in response to the current presidential administration. Utilizing Senator Burr's extensive experience, this webcast series provides a unique opportunity to gain insider knowledge on Capitol Hill developments.
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Upcoming Sessions
This series is responsive to legislative news and headlines while focusing on topics* impacting companies today.
All sessions begin at 1:30 pm ET
- Dec 15 - Looking Ahead to 2026*
*Topics subject to change
December 1 Session Recap
The session focused on ACA subsidy uncertainty, healthcare’s role in 2026 elections, drug pricing reforms, tariff challenges, and early campaign dynamics.
Key takeaways
- ACA Subsidies – No permanent fix expected; likely a short-term or one-year extension to avoid premium spikes. Trump administration’s stance is key.
- Healthcare & Elections – Democrats will make healthcare the centerpiece of 2026 campaigns, regardless of ACA outcome.
- Drug Pricing – MFN policy and TrumpRx signal lasting pressure on pharma and PBMs; distribution models may shift.
- Trade & Tariffs – Supreme Court may strike IEPA tariffs; administration could pivot to other tools, impacting costs and supply chains.
- Campaign Timing – Midterms will start early (spring 2026), leaving a 90-day legislative window; GOP faces tough odds after recent underperformance.
To gain access to the recording of this conversation, reach out to Che Webb.
Session Takeaways
The session focused on ACA subsidy uncertainty, healthcare’s role in 2026 elections, drug pricing reforms, tariff challenges, and early campaign dynamics.
Key Takeaways
- ACA Subsidies – No permanent fix expected; likely a short-term or one-year extension to avoid premium spikes. Trump administration’s stance is key.
- Healthcare & Elections – Democrats will make healthcare the centerpiece of 2026 campaigns, regardless of ACA outcome.
- Drug Pricing – MFN policy and TrumpRx signal lasting pressure on pharma and PBMs; distribution models may shift.
- Trade & Tariffs – Supreme Court may strike IEPA tariffs; administration could pivot to other tools, impacting costs and supply chains.
- Campaign Timing – Midterms will start early (spring 2026), leaving a 90-day legislative window; GOP faces tough odds after recent underperformance.
To gain access to the recording of this conversation, reach out to Che Webb.
The ongoing government shutdown creates uncertainty for organizations, making proactive planning around policy changes, funding opportunities, and cybersecurity essential.
Key takeaways
- Empower congressional champions to drive your legislative priorities forward.
- Track regulatory proposals and leverage emerging investment opportunities.
- Enhance cybersecurity measures and employee training before the 2026 election cycle.
To gain access to the recording of this conversation, reach out to Che Webb.
Senator Burr and the panel focused on the ongoing government shutdown and the broader implications for trade, AI legislation, and cybersecurity in 2026.
Key Takeaways:
- There are no signs of imminent resolution, with the shutdown potentially extending to Thanksgiving or even Christmas, driven by deep divisions over ACA subsidies and lack of active negotiations.
- The debate is both ideological and geographical, with enhanced subsidies and earnings limits at the heart of the dispute, and insurers notably silent on the issue.
- Despite the shutdown, markets remain strong, trade deals are progressing, and the average American has not felt significant disruption, which is unusual compared to past shutdowns.
- Congress is expected to move slowly on AI regulation, aiming for minimal guardrails to avoid stifling investment and innovation, learning from Europe’s experience with over-regulation.
- Companies should prioritize cyber hygiene and employee education, as AI-driven cyberattacks are expected to escalate, especially during the upcoming election cycle.
To gain access to the recording of this conversation, reach out to Che Webb.
