Committee Watch: Asking the White House to Turn Over Trump-Putin Records & Threats to the Homeland

Before bills and nominations are brought up for a passage vote in Congress, they typically have to be considered and approved by relevant committees ― which also conduct oversight of federal agencies. Here’s a look at what Congressional committees will be holding hearings on this week.

Schedule subject to change. All times Eastern.

Monday

• The House Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing titled “The Federal Columbia River Power System: The Economic Lifeblood & Way of Life for the Pacific Northwest” in Pasco, WA. 10am

Wednesday

• The Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing titled “Countering Russia: Assessing New Tools”. 2:30pm

Thursday

• The Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing to examine the role of U.S. liquefied natural gas in meeting European energy demand. 10am
• The Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing on the implementation of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. 10am
• The House Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a hearing titled “Oversight of U.S. Sanctions Policy”. 10am
• The Senate Homeland Security Committee will hold a hearing titled “Evolving Threats to the Homeland”. 10:30am
• The Senate Budget Committee will hold a hearing titled “An Update on Transparency at the Congressional Budget Office”. 10:30am
• The House Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a hearing to markup a resolution requesting that the president and State Department turn over all documents related to communications between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin. 12:30pm

Friday

• The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East will hold a hearing titled “U.S. Policy Toward Syria”. 9:30am

Tell your reps what you think they should be focusing on and share your thoughts on the week’s schedule in the comments below!

― Eric Revell