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“CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD” mentioning the Department of Interior was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D148-D151 on Feb. 22, 2016.
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CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD
Week of February 23 through February 26, 2016
Senate Chamber
On Tuesday, Senate will continue consideration of the nomination of Robert McKinnon Califf, of South Carolina, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services, post-cloture.
During the balance of the week, Senate may consider any cleared legislative and executive business.
Senate Committees
(Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated)
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: February 25, business meeting to consider the Chairman's mark on biotechnology labeling solutions, 10 a.m., SR-328A.
Committee on Appropriations: February 24, Subcommittee on Department of Defense, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2017 for the Army, 10:30 a.m., SD-192.
February 24, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2017 for the Department of State, 2 p.m., SD-124.
February 24, Subcommittee on Department of Homeland Security, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2017 for the Department of Homeland Security, 2:15 p.m., SD-192.
February 24, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2017 for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 2:30 p.m., SD-138.
February 25, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2017 for the Department of Justice, 10:30 a.m., SD-192.
Committee on Armed Services: February 23, to hold hearings to examine U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Forces Korea in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2017 and the Future Years Defense Program, 9:30 a.m., SD-G50.
February 23, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, to hold hearings to examine the Department of Energy atomic energy defense activities and programs in review of the defense authorization request for fiscal year 2017 and the Future Years Defense Program, 2:30 p.m., SR-232A.
February 23, Subcommittee on Personnel, to hold hearings to examine defense health care reform, 2:30 p.m., SD-G50.
February 24, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, to hold closed hearings to examine Iran's intelligence and unconventional military capabilities, 2:30 p.m., SVC-217.
February 25, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the nominations of Brad R. Carson, of Oklahoma, to be Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness, Jennifer M. O'Connor, of Maryland, to be General Counsel, and Todd A. Weiler, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary, all of the Department of Defense, 9:30 a.m., SD-G50.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: February 23, Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security, to hold hearings to examine passenger rail, focusing on opportunities and challenges for the national network, 9:45 a.m., SR-253.
February 23, Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, to hold hearings to examine the Magnuson-Stevens Act at 40, focusing on successes, challenges, and the path forward, 2:30 p.m., SR-253.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: February 23, to hold hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2017 for the Department of the Interior, 10 a.m., SD-366.
Committee on Environment and Public Works: February 24, to hold an oversight hearing to examine the Renewable Fuel Standard, 10 a.m., SD-406.
Committee on Finance: February 23, to hold hearings to examine the opioid epidemic, focusing on challenges and opportunities, 10 a.m., SD-215.
Committee on Foreign Relations: February 23, to hold hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2017 for the Department of State, 10 a.m., SD-419.
February 24, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine ending modern slavery, 10 a.m., SD-419.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: February 23, to hold hearings to examine Every Student Succeeds Act implementation in states and school districts, focusing on perspectives from education leaders, 10 a.m., SD-430.
February 24, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the Zika virus, focusing on addressing the growing public health threat, 10 a.m., SD-430.
February 25, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of John B. King, of New York, to be Secretary of Education, 2 p.m., SD-430.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: February 24, Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management, to hold hearings to examine the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, focusing on opportunities for improvement to support state and local governments, 10:30 a.m., SD-342.
February 25, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine connecting patients to new and potential life saving treatments, 10 a.m., SD-342.
Committee on Indian Affairs: February 25, to hold hearings to examine the Tribal Law and Order Act 5 years later, focusing on the next steps to improve justice systems in Indian communities, 1:30 p.m., SH-216.
Committee on the Judiciary: February 23, to hold hearings to examine the unaccompanied children crisis, focusing on how to stop the border surge and adequately monitor the children, 10 a.m., SD-
226.
February 25, Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest, to hold hearings to examine the impact of high-skilled immigration on United States workers, 2:30 p.m., SD-226.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: February 25, to hold hearings to examine changes to the United States patent system and impacts on America's small businesses, 10 a.m., SR-428A.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs: February 23, to hold hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2017 for Veterans' Programs and fiscal year 2018 advance appropriations request, 10 a.m., SR-418.
February 23, Full Committee, to hold a joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of the Disabled American Veterans, 2 p.m., 345, Cannon Building.
February 24, Full Committee, to hold a joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of The American Legion, 10 a.m., SH-216.
Select Committee on Intelligence: February 23, to hold closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH-219.
February 25, Full Committee, to hold closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, 2 p.m., SH-219.
Special Committee on Aging: February 24, to hold hearings to examine opioid use among seniors, focusing on issues and emerging trends, 2:30 p.m., SD-562.
House Committees
Committee on Agriculture, February 24, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``State of the Rural Economy'', 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth.
February 25, Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit, hearing to review the G-20 swap data reporting goals, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth.
Committee on Appropriations, February 24, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, budget hearing on the United States Forest Service, 9:30 a.m., B-308 Rayburn.
February 24, Subcommittee on Homeland Security, budget hearing on the Department of Homeland Security, 10 a.m., B-318 Rayburn.
February 24, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, budget hearing on the Department of State and Foreign Assistance, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn.
February 24, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, budget hearing on USDA Food and Nutrition Service, 10:15 a.m., 2362-A Rayburn.
February 24, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, budget hearing on the Department of Justice, 10:30 a.m., 2358-C Rayburn.
February 24, Subcommittee on Defense, oversight hearing on United States European Command, 11 a.m., H-140 Capitol. This hearing will be closed.
February 24, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, budget hearing on the Department of Transportation, 2 p.m., 2359 Rayburn.
February 24, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, budget hearing on USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, 2:30 p.m., 2362-A Rayburn.
February 25, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, budget hearing on the Indian Health Service, 9 a.m., B-308 Rayburn.
February 25, Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, oversight hearing on Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General, 9:30 a.m., 2362-B Rayburn.
February 25, Subcommittee on Defense, budget hearing on the Department of Defense, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn.
February 25, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, budget hearing on Department of Health and Human Services, 10 a.m., 2358-C Rayburn.
February 25, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, budget hearing on the Food and Drug Administration, 10:30 a.m., 2362-A Rayburn.
February 25, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, budget hearing on the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation, 1 p.m., B-308 Rayburn.
February 25, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, budget hearing on the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2 p.m., H-309 Capitol.
February 25, Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, budget hearing on the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 2 p.m., HT-2 Capitol.
February 26, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, budget hearing on USDA Natural Resources and Environment, 9:30 a.m., 2362-A Rayburn.
February 26, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, budget hearing on the Army Corps of Engineers, 9:30 a.m., 2359 Rayburn.
February 26, Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, oversight hearing on quality of life in the military, 9:30 a.m., 2362-B Rayburn.
Committee on Armed Services, February 24, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``The Challenge of Conventional and Hybrid Warfare in the Asia-Pacific Region: The Changing the Nature of the Security Environment and Its Effect on Military Planning'', 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn.
February 24, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, hearing entitled ``Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2017 Science and Technology Programs: Defense Innovation to Create the Future Military Force'', 2 p.m., 2212 Rayburn.
February 24, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, hearing entitled
``U.S. Strategic Forces Posture'', 3:30 p.m., 2118 Rayburn.
February 24, Subcommittee on Military Personnel, hearing entitled
``Defense Health Agency: Budgeting and Structure'', 5 p.m., 2212 Rayburn.
February 25, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``Full Spectrum Security Challenges in Europe and Their Effects on Deterrence and Defense'', 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn.
February 25, Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, hearing entitled ``Department of the Navy 2017 Budget Request and Seapower and Projection Forces'', 2 p.m., 2212 Rayburn.
February 26, Subcommittee on Readiness, hearing entitled
``Department of the Army 2017 Budget Request and Readiness Posture'', 8 a.m., 2118 Rayburn.
February 26, Subcommittee on Military Personnel, hearing entitled
``Ensuring Medical Readiness in the Future'', 9:30 a.m., 2212 Rayburn.
Committee on Education and the Workforce, February 24, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Education'', 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn.
February 25, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``Next Steps for K-
12 Education: Upholding the Letter and Intent of the Every Student Succeeds Act'', 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn.
Committee on Energy and Commerce, February 24, Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled ``The Fiscal Year 2017 HHS Budget'', 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.
February 24, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ``DOE for the 21st Century: Science, Environment, and National Security Missions'', 11:30 a.m., 2322 Rayburn.
February 26, Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, hearing entitled ``Disrupter Series: 3D Printing'', 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.
Committee on Financial Services, February 24, Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises, hearing entitled ``The Impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and Basel III on the Fixed Income Market and Securitizations'', 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn.
February 25, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ``Puerto Rico's Debt Crisis and Its Impact on the Bond Markets'', 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn.
February 25, Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, hearing entitled ``The Impact of International Regulatory Standards on the Competitiveness of U.S. Insurers: Part II'', 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn.
Committee on Foreign Affairs, February 24, Full Committee, markup on H. Res. 148, calling on the government of Iran to fulfill their promises of assistance in this case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States hostage in our Nation's history; H. Res. 551, recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation; H.R. 3924, the ``Global Development Lab of 2015''; and H.R. 4403, the
``Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act'', 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn.
February 24, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations; Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa; and Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, joint hearing entitled ``Establishing Accountability at the World Intellectual Property Organization: Illicit Technology Transfers, Whistleblowing, and Reform'', 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn.
February 24, Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, hearing entitled ``Boko Haram: The Islamist Insurgency in West Africa'', 2 p.m., 2200 Rayburn.
February 25, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``Strengthening U.S. Leadership in a Turbulent World: The FY 2017 Foreign Affairs Budget'', 9:30 a.m., 2172 Rayburn.
Committee on Homeland Security, February 25, Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency, hearing entitled ``Probing DHS's Botched Management of the Human Resources Information Technology Program'', 10 a.m., 311 Cannon.
February 25, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies, hearing entitled ``Emerging Cyber Threats to the United States'', 2 p.m., 311 Cannon.
February 26, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications, hearing entitled
``Food for Thought: Efforts to Defend the Nation's Agriculture and Food'', 10 a.m., 311 Cannon.
Committee on the Judiciary, February 24, Full Committee, markup on H.R. 3892, the ``Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2015'', 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn.
February 24, Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law, hearing entitled ``Triple Threat to Workers and Households: Impacts of Federal Regulations on Jobs, Wages and Startups'', 3 p.m., 2141 Rayburn.
February 25, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``International Conflicts of Law Concerning Cross Border Data Flow and Law Enforcement Requests'', 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn.
Committee on Natural Resources, February 24, Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans, hearing entitled ``The 2016 California Water Supply Outlook During the El Nino and Three Years of Restricted Water Deliveries'', 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth.
February 24, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ``The Imposition of New Regulations Through the President's Memorandum on Mitigation'', 2 p.m., 1334 Longworth.
February 24, Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs, hearing on H.R. 3477, the ``Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act''; and H.R. 3599, the ``Eastern Band Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act'', 2:30 p.m., 1324 Longworth.
February 25, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``The U.S. Department of Treasury's Analysis of the Situation in Puerto Rico'', 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth.
February 25, Subcommittee on Federal Lands, hearing on H.R. 2316, the ``Self-Sufficient Community Lands Act''; H.R. 3650, the ``State National Forest Management Act of 2015''; H.R. 3826, the ``Mount Hood Cooper Spur Land Exchange Clarification Act''; H.R. 4510, the
``Bolts Ditch Access and Use Act''; and H.R. 4579, the ``Utah Test and Training Range Encroachment Prevention and Temporary Closure Act'', 2 p.m., 1334 Longworth.
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, February 24, Subcommittee on Transportation and Public Assets, hearing entitled
``The Zika Virus: Coordination of a Multi-Agency Response'', 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn.
February 25, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``Security Clearance Reform: The Performance Accountability Council's Path Forward'', 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.
February 25, Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits and Administrative Rules, hearing entitled ``Review of Consumer Operated and Oriented Plans (CO-OPs)'', 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn.
February 26, Subcommittee on Transportation and Public Assets, hearing entitled ``Oversight of Federal Vehicles'', 9 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, February 24, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe: Gravitational Waves'', 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn.
February 25, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``The Space Leadership Preservation Act and the Need for Stability at NASA'', 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn.
Committee on Small Business, February 25, Subcommittee on Contracting and the Workforce, hearing entitled ``Hotline Truths: Issues Raised by Recent Audits of Defense Contracting'', 10 a.m., 2360 Rayburn.
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, February 24, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, hearing entitled
``A Review of United States Army Corps of Engineers Reports to Congress on Future Water Resources Development and Chief's Reports'', 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn.
February 25, Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, hearing entitled ``Reauthorization of DOT's Pipeline Safety Program'', 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs, February 25, Full Committee, business meeting for the official Committee photo of the 114th Congress; markup of pending legislation, 10:15 a.m., 334 Cannon.
Committee on Ways and Means, February 24, Full Committee, hearing on the global tax environment in 2016 and how recent developments are further escalating the immediate need to reform and modernize the U.S. international tax system, 10 a.m., 1100 Longworth.
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, February 25, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``World Wide Threats'', 9 a.m., HVC-210.
February 25, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``World Wide Threats'', 10 a.m., HVC-304. This hearing will be closed.
Joint Meetings
Joint Hearing: February 23, Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, to hold a joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of the Disabled American Veterans, 2 p.m., 345, Cannon Building.
February 24, Full Committee, to hold a joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of The American Legion, 10 a.m., SH-216.
