The Senate has adjourned for the August recess and will return to Washington on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. The House began its recess last week, and will also return on September 8, 2015.
Congress will have several big-ticket items to complete upon its return, including a long-term highway bill, extension of personal and business tax credits, and raising of the debt ceiling. Most importantly, Congress will need to enact a continuing resolution by September 30, 2015 to prevent a government shutdown.