John Thune: “There is really zero that I can tell related to market access.”

When the Senate completes its business on Aug. 8, to meet for pro forma sessions only at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. 8 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.

And I think at some point it becomes a decision of what can you get the votes to do.

Unfortunately, I think after two government shutdowns that have extended for a long period of time, it’s better for everybody if there’s predictability, certainty, and just to take that issue off the table.

At some point, we’ve got to get this done.