Bipartisanship Isn’t Dead. Here’s What Congress Might Actually Agree on

  • Other priorities come to fore in era of divided US government
  • On many major issues, Senate is waiting for House to act first
The US Capitol in Washington, DC.Photographer: Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg
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A banking bill for cannabis businesses. “Junk fee” curbs. Insulin price cuts. The US Congress is bitterly divided, but in these niche areas, there’s hope for compromise.

It’s a far cry from the sweeping infrastructure and climate legislation Democrats passed when they controlled the House, Senate and the White House or the deficit-cutting grand bargain Republicans hope for this year. But many of these bipartisan efforts would have far-reaching effects on markets, business and consumers.