1. THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Congress returns to action for a targeted schedule heading into September. While floor activity is centered on select legislative business, including consideration of H.R. 9436 regarding marine regulations, the House committees are actively conducting hearings spanning national security, foreign policy, education, and defense appropriations. Meanwhile, interim committee work and administrative advisory meetings continue across state legislatures in Kentucky and Virginia.
2. FLOOR VOTES EXPECTED
Mon, Aug 31 | H.R. 9436 (Amending Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023 re: North Atlantic right whale regulations) | House |
3. COMMITTEE HEARINGS THIS WEEK
Day/Time | Committee | Hearing Topic | Why It Matters |
Mon, Aug 31, 1:00 PM | House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence | Closed Committee Meeting | Focuses on oversight of intelligence community operations and national security mandates. |
Mon, Aug 31, 4:00 PM | House Committee on Rules | Measure Considerations & Rule Structuring | Sets the parameters and debate rules for legislation moving to the floor this week. |
Tue, Sep 1, 10:00 AM | House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East & North Africa | Regional Security & Foreign Policy Oversight | Evaluates U.S. diplomatic posture and stability measures in Middle Eastern partner nations. |
Tue, Sep 1, 10:00 AM | House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement | Border Security & Immigration Enforcement Policy | Reviews federal enforcement strategies, border operations, and statutory compliance. |
Tue, Sep 1, 10:15 AM | House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education | K-12 Policy & Education Programs | Assesses federal elementary and secondary education policy and school funding effectiveness. |
Wed, Sep 2, 10:00 AM | House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence | Intelligence Oversight Meeting | Addresses strategic defense intelligence priorities and operational oversight. |
Wed, Sep 2, 10:00 AM | House Committee on Rules | Legislative Procedure & Rule Formulation | Prepares floor procedure frameworks for pending committee reports and legislation. |
Wed, Sep 2, 10:00 AM | House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands | Public Lands & Resource Management | Examines federal land conservation policies, access, and land management legislation. |
Thu, Sep 3, 9:00 AM | House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment | Environmental Policy & Federal Regulation | Focuses on EPA regulatory oversight, clean air standards, and environmental protection. |
Fri, Sep 4, 1:00 PM | House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense | Defense Budget Allocation & Priorities | Reviews military spending requests and readiness funding for the upcoming fiscal year. |
4. STATEHOUSE THIS WEEK
Kentucky
Tuesday, Sep 1: Banking & Insurance (9:30 AM), Education (11:00 AM), Transportation (1:00 PM).
Wednesday, Sep 2: Budget Review subcommittees meet starting at 9:00 AM (Economic Development, General Government, Justice, Education, Transportation, Health & Family Services), EAARS (9:00 AM), and Appropriations & Revenue (1:00 PM).
Thursday, Sep 3: Agriculture (9:00 AM), Judiciary (11:00 AM), Natural Resources (1:00 PM), Juvenile Justice (3:00 PM).
Virginia
Tuesday, Sep 1: Administrative Law Advisory Committee - Preservation of Error Work Group (12:00 PM).
Wednesday, Sep 2: Southern Virginia Higher Education Center Board of Trustees (12:00 PM).
Thursday, Sep 3: Northern Virginia Transportation Commission - Executive Committee (6:00 PM) & Main Board Meeting (7:00 PM).Fri, Aug 28 (1:00 PM | VDOT Mechanicsville): Autonomous Driving Work Group
5. SOURCES
House Majority Leader Weekly Schedule: majorityleader.gov
Senate Hearings & Meetings: senate.gov/committees/hearings_meetings.htm
House Bills This Week: docs.house.gov/floor
Congress Committee Activity: congress.gov
Virginia Legislative Information System: lis.virginia.gov/schedule
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