Lessons From 2017’s Natural Disasters & Space Warfighting Capabilities ― Committee Watch
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Before bills and nominations are brought up for a passage vote in Congress, they typically have to be considered and approved by relevant committees. Here’s a look at what Congressional committees will be holding hearings on this week.
Schedule subject to change. All times Eastern.
House
Monday
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Oversight and Government Reform
- Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment: Field hearing titled "The Historic 2017 Hurricane Season: the U.S. Virgin Islands" to be held in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands ― 9:30am.
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Veterans’ Affairs
- Subcommittee on Health: Field hearing titled "VA Healthcare: Maximizing Resources in Puerto Rico" to be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico ― 10:00am.
Small Business: Field hearing titled "Disparities in Access to Capital: What the Federal Government Is Doing to Increase Support For Minority Owned Firms" to be held in Jacksonville, FL ― 10:00am.
Tuesday
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Rules: Hearing to structure debate around three bills for the House floor this week ― 5:00pm:
Wednesday
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Armed Services: Hearing titled "Space Warfighting Readiness: Policies, Authorities, and Capabilities" ― 10:00am.
Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces: Hearing titled "Department of the Air Force FY 2019 Budget for Sea Power and Projection Forces" ― 2:00pm.
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities: Hearing titled "A Review and Assessment of the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request for Department of Defense Science and Technology Programs" ― 3:30pm.
Budget: Hearing titled "CBO Oversight: Perspectives from Outside" ― 10:00am.
Foreign Affairs: Hearing titled "Modernizing Export Controls: Protecting Cutting-Edge Technology and U.S. National Security" ― 10:00am.
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Oversight and Government Reform: Hearing titled "Shining Light on the Federal Regulatory Process" ― 10:00am.
- Subcommittees on Information Technology & Government Operations: Joint hearing titled "State of Play: Federal IT in 2018" ― 2:00pm.
Science, Space, and Technology: Hearing titled "National Laboratories: World-Leading Innovation in Science" ― 10:00am.
Veterans’ Affairs: Joint hearing to receive the legislative presentation of Multiple Veterans Service Organizations (FRA, JWV, AFSA, BVA, MOPH, NASDVA, MOAA, TREA, GSW) ― 10:00am.
Natural Resources: Hearing to markup six bills ― 10:15am.
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Appropriations
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Energy and Commerce
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Ways and Means
- Subcommittee on Tax Policy: Hearing titled "Post Tax Reform Evaluation of Recently Expired Tax Provisions" ― 10:00am.
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Transportation and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation: Hearing titled "Review of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request for the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Programs" ― 11:00am.
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Homeland Security
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security: Hearing titled "Examining the President’s FY 2019 Budget Request for the Transportation Security Administration" ― 2:00pm.
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Rules: Hearing to structure debate around two bills for the House floor ― 3:00pm:
Thursday
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Homeland Security: Hearing titled "Preparedness, Response, and Rebuilding: Lessons from the 2017 Disasters" ― 10:00am.
- Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security: Hearing titled "Bang for the Border Security Buck: What do we get for $33 billion?" ― 2:00pm.
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Armed Services: Hearing titled "Security Challenges in Europe and Posture for Interstate Competition with Russia" ― 10:00am.
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Appropriations
Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies: Hearing titled "FY19 Budget Hearing - Department of Transportation" featuring testimony from Secretary Elaine Chao ― 9:30am.
Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies: Hearing titled "FY19 Budget Hearing - Department of Energy" featuring testimony from Secretary Rick Perry ― 10:00am.
Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies: Hearing titled "FY19 Budget Hearing - Veterans Affairs" featuring testimony from Secretary David Shulkin ― 10:00am.
Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies: Hearing titled "FY19 Budget Hearing - Dept. of Health and Human Services" ― 10:00am.
Subcommittee on Defense: Hearing titled "FY19 - Army Budget" ― 10:00am.
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies: Hearing titled "FY19 Budget Hearing - the Office of the Inspector General, USDA" ― 1:30pm.
Foreign Affairs: Hearing to markup four bills ― 9:30am.
Science, Space, and Technology: Hearing titled "An Overview of the National Science Foundation Budget Proposal for FY19" ― 10:00am.
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Natural Resources: Hearing titled "Policy Priorities at the Dept. of the Interior and the Administration’s FY19 Budget Proposal" ― 10:00am.
- Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources: Hearing titled "Abandoned Hardrock Mines and the Role of Non-Governmental Entities" ― 2:00pm.
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Education and Workforce
- Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development: Hearing titled "Strengthening Access and Accountability to Work in Welfare Programs" ― 10:00am.
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Transportation and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment: Hearing titled "America’s Water Resources Infrastructure: Projects and Policies" ― 10:00am.
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Veterans’ Affairs
Subcommittee on Health: Hearing titled "FY19 Dept. of Veterans Affairs Budget Request for the Veterans Health Administration" ― 10:00am.
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs: Hearing titled "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs FY19 Budget: Veterans Benefits Administration and the Board of Veterans’ Appeals" ― 2:00pm.
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Oversight and Government Reform
- Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment: Hearing titled "An Examination of Federal Permitting Processes" ― 2:00pm.
Friday
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Judiciary
- Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations: Hearing titled "Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Prisons" ― 9:00am.
Senate
Monday
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Hearing to consider four nominations, including John F. Ring to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board ― 5:45pm.
Tuesday
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Armed Services: Hearing to examine U.S. Central Command U.S. Africa Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for FY19 and the Future Years Defense Program ― 9:30am.
- Subcommittee on Cybersecurity: Hearing to examine the cyber posture of the services in review of the Defense Authorization Request for FY19 and the Future Years Defense Program, with the possibility of a closed session ― 2:30pm.
Energy and Natural Resources: Hearing to examine the president’s FY19 budget request for the Dept. of the Interior ― 10:00am.
Judiciary: Hearing to examine the Freedom of Information Act, focusing on the Administration’s progress on reforms and looking ahead ― 10:15am.
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Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Subcommittee on Communications Technology, Innovation, and the Internet: Hearing to examine rebuilding infrastructure in America, focusing on investing in next generation broadband ― 10:00am.
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security: Hearing to examine rebuilding infrastructure in America, focusing on state and local transportation needs ― 2:30pm.
Foreign Relations: Hearing to examine state fragility, growth, and and development, focusing on designing policy approaches that work ― 2:30pm.
Intelligence: Receiving a closed briefing regarding certain intelligence matters ― 2:30pm.
Wednesday
Judiciary: Hearing to examine the Parkland shooting and legislative proposals to improve school safety ― 9:30am.
Environment and Public Works: Hearing to examine the ACRE Act ― 10:00am.
Veterans’ Affairs: Joint hearing to receive the legislative presentation of Multiple Veterans Service Organizations (FRA, JWV, AFSA, BVA, MOPH, NASDVA, MOAA, TREA, GSW) ― 10:00am.
Indian Affairs: Hearing titled "Opioids in Indian Country: Beyond the Crisis to Healing the Community" ― 2:30pm.
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Foreign Relations
- Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy: Hearing to examine Somalia’s current security and stability status ― 10:00am.
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Armed Services
- Subcommittee on Strategic Forces: Hearing to examine Dept. of Energy atomic energy defense activities and programs in review of the Defense Authorization Request for FY19 and the Future Years Defense Program ― 2:30pm.
Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Hearing to consider two nominations ― TBA
Thursday
Armed Services: Hearing to examine U.S. Pacific Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for FY19 and the Future Years Defense Program ― 10:00am.
Foreign Relations: Hearing to examine the president’s FY19 budget request for the State Dept. and redesign plans ― 10:00am.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Hearing to examine perspectives on the 340B Drug Discount Program ― 10:00am.
Intelligence: Hearing to examine the nomination of Lt. General Paul Nakasone to be Director of the National Security Agency, Dept. of Defense ― 10:00am.
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― Eric Revell
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