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by Causes | 1.13.19

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.

Tuesday

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold confirmation hearings on the nomination of Bill Barr to be Attorney General. 9:30am & 2:30pm\n
The Senate Intelligence Committee will hold a closed hearing to consider & examine pending intelligence matters. 2:30pm\n

Wednesday

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold confirmation hearings on the nomination of Bill Barr to be Attorney General. 9:30am\n
The Senate Aging Committee will hold a hearing titled “Fighting Elder Fraud: Progress Made, Work to Be Done”. 9:30am\n
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a confirmation hearings on the nomination of Andrew Wheeler to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. 10am\n
The Senate Intelligence Committee will hold a closed hearing to consider certain intelligence matters. 10am\n
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee will hold a hearing to adopt its rules and to ratify subcommittees for the 116th Congress. 10am\n
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy & Water Development will hold a hearing to review the future of nuclear power as it relates to advanced reactors. 2:30pm\n

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

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