Daily Digests – House • Senate — Prayers — Committee Report
Congress met in pro forma session last week.
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National Security
Senate Democrat calls on Biden to release oil from strategic reserves
Lawmakers Urge Biden to Get Congressional Approval Before Using US Troops in Ukraine
Foreign Policy
Russian invasion of Ukraine has begun • Schumer requests Senate briefing • Congress to receive in-person, classified briefing next week • Senate Democrats meet with Polish officials to discuss Russian aggression • Menendez: Need to expel Kremlin from international community is in 'sharp focus' • McConnell calls for 'toughest possible sanctions' against Russia, 'Ratchet the sanctions all the way up' • Pelosi calls Putin a 'tyrant,' calls developments 'stunning', warns Putin of more sanctions to come • Lawmakers call for crippling sanctions • Lawmakers press Biden for tougher sanctions • Graham: 'Time is NOT on our side' • Schiff: Russian invasion should be 'final death' of Nord Stream 2 • Rubio: Putin won't stop with 'two little, small areas'
Lawmakers fear Russian invasion could increase Chinese threat to Taiwan
New Mexico rep to introduce bill offering asylum to Canadian truckers protesting vaccine mandates — H.R. 6838
Mexico knocks Cruz after criticism
Constitution
Collins underscores need to reform Electoral Count Act: 'Peaceful transfer of power shouldn't require heroes'
Trade
Senate Republicans Introduce Bill to End Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for International Truckers
Federal Spending
Ukraine supplemental money bill could be in the offing
Congress races to clinch government funding deal
Monetary Policy
Democrats seek a way out of the inflation mess
Executive
Cruz says he will lift hold, on Biden State Department nominees
State of the Union: Iowa Gov. Reynolds to give Republican response, Tlaib to deliver progressive response
Supreme Court
Biden names Ketanji Brown Jackson, DC appeals court judge, for Supreme Court, says Jackson will bring 'uncompromising integrity' to Supreme Court • Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson • Clyburn: 'Outstanding' pick • Richmond: Jackson would fill 'void' • Paul Ryan: 'Incredibly happy for Ketanji' • Graham: 'The radical Left' won 'yet again' • Three Republicans voted to confirm Brown Jackson for appeals court (Collins, Graham, Murkowski) • Top GOP senators vow 'rigorous, exhaustive review'
Justice
Bipartisan Senate Group Formed to Investigate Federal Prisons
Commerce Policy
Lawmakers introduce bill to eliminate subsidies for professional sports stadium construction — H.R. 6806
Health Care Policy
GOP Congresswoman Wants to Know Why Feds Haven’t Promoted Nasal Sprays to Treat COVID-19
Congress
Feds Have to Follow Stronger Ethics Rules Than Members of Congress
‘Erosion of trust’: Tensions bubble between House Republicans and Capitol Police
Gabrielle Giffords leaves hospital following appendicitis treatment
Sen. Inhofe tests positive for COVID-19, Announces That He Will Retire at End of 2022
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3 p.m., Monday, February 28
Program for Monday: Following the prayer and pledge, Senator Leahy will be recognized to deliver Washington's Farewell Address.
Following the address, Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 3755, Women's Health Protection Act, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 5:30 p.m.
Senate Press Gallery:
If cloture is invoked, there will be up to 30 hours of post-cloture debate time on the motion to proceed
If cloture is not invoked, the Senate will immediately vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 3076, Postal Service Reform Act of 2022.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Armed Services
Hearings to examine global security challenges and strategy.
Energy and Natural Resources
Hearings to examine
• S. 3699, to provide guidance for and investment in the research and development activities of the Department of Energy Office of Science,
• S. 3428, to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide Federal financial assistance to support advanced nuclear reactors and associated supply chain infrastructure,
• S. 2733, to terminate the United States Enrichment Corporation Fund and transfer remaining amounts to the Treasury,
• S. 2896, to amend the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to clarify whistleblower rights and protections,
• S. 2232, to direct the Secretary of Energy to fund projects to restore and modernize National Laboratories,
• S. 2302, to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to assign certain functions to the Assistant Secretaries of Energy relating to energy emergencies and energy security, and
• H.R. 3119, to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries.
Finance
Business meeting to consider the nominations of
Robert Michael Gordon, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary,
January Contreras, of Arizona, to be Assistant Secretary for Family Support, and
Rebecca E. Jones Gaston, of Oregon, to be Commissioner on Children, Youth, and Families, all of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Foreign Relations
To receive a closed briefing on United States hostage policy.
Judiciary
Hearings to examine Federal support for preventing and responding to carjackings.
Veterans' Affairs
A joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of the Disabled American Veterans.
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Hearings to examine the nominations of
Christy Goldsmith Romero, of Virginia,
Kristin N. Johnson, of Michigan,
Summer Kristine Mersinger, of South Dakota, and
Caroline D. Pham, of New York, all to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Environment and Public Works
An oversight hearing to examine implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by the Department of Transportation.
Judiciary
Hearings to examine pending nominations.
Veterans' Affairs
A joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of multiple veterans service organizations.
Foreign Relations
Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
Hearings to examine United States policy towards India.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Subcommittee on Government Operations and Border Management
Hearings to examine chief human capital officers at 20, focusing on what is needed to empower CHCOs to ensure human resources practices support agencies mission success.
Intelligence
To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters.
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Judiciary
Business meeting to consider the nominations of
Kenly Kiya Kato, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California,
Jennifer Louise Rochon, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York,
Sunshine Suzanne Sykes, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California,
Trina A. Higgins, to be United States Attorney for the District of Utah, and
Jane E. Young, to be United States Attorney for the District of New Hampshire.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Hearings to examine the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Business meeting to consider the nominations of
Arun Venkataraman, of the District of Columbia, to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service,
Mohsin Raza Syed, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation,
Gigi B. Sohn, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission,
Grant T. Harris, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce,
Alvaro M. Bedoya, of Maryland, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner,
Mary T. Boyle, of Maryland, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission,
Christopher A. Coes, of Georgia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation,
Laurie E. Locascio, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology, and
Carol Annette Petsonk, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation.
Energy and Natural Resources
Hearings to examine recent actions of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission relating to permitting construction and operation of interstate natural gas pipelines and other natural gas infrastructure projects.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Hearings to examine the Senate confirmation process and Federal vacancies.
Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine the nominations of
Alina L. Romanowski, of Illinois, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq,
Douglas T. Hickey, of Idaho, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Finland, and
Steven H. Fagin, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen, all of the Department of State, and
Erin Elizabeth McKee, of California, to be an Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH
On Monday, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) S. 321 - ‘Six Triple Eight’ Congressional Gold Medal Act (Sponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran / Financial Services Committee)
2) S. 3706 - To provide for the application of certain provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 for fiscal year 2021 (Sponsored by Sen. Mike Crapo / Agriculture Committee)
3) S. 854 - Methamphetamine Response Act of 2021 (Sponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein / Energy and Commerce Committee)
4) S. 1543 - STANDUP Act of 2021 (Sponsored by Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan / Energy and Commerce Committee)
5) S. 1662 - Supporting the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health and the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration Act (Sponsored by Sen. Ben Ray Lujan / Energy and Commerce Committee)
6) H.R. 2116 - CROWN Act of 2022, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman / Judiciary Committee)
7) H.R. 55 - Emmett Till Antilynching Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Bobby Rush / Judiciary Committee)
8) H.R. 2142 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 Manhattan Avenue in Buffalo, New York, as the "Indiana Hunt-Martin Post Office Building" (Sponsored by Rep. Brian Higgins / Oversight and Reform Committee)
TUESDAY, MARCH 1ST AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the House will meet at 10 a.m. for morning hour, 12 noon for legislative business, and 9 p.m. for the State of the Union Address.
On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business.
On Friday, no votes are expected in the House.
H.R. 3967 - Honoring our PACT Act of 2021 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Mark Takano / Veterans' Affairs Committee)
Additional Legislative Items Are Possible
Text of Bills for the Week of February 28, 2022
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Monday — February 28, 2022
• H.R. 3967 — Honoring our PACT Act of 2021
Committee on Rules
Source: House.gov
Tuesday — March 1, 2022
"FEMA: Building a Workforce Prepared and Ready to Respond Part 2."
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery (Committee on Homeland Security)
A 2022 — Review of the Farm Bill: Commodity Group Perspectives on Title 1
Committee on Agriculture
From Recovery to Recession: Examining the Impact of the American Rescue Plans State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
Committee on Oversight and Reform
Promoting Economic Prosperity and Fair Growth Through Access to Affordable and Stable Housing
Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth
Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1638, H.R. 4178, H.R. 5093, H.R. 5493, & H.R. 6366
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands (Committee on Natural Resources)
From Recession to Recovery: Examining the Impact of the American Rescue Plans State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
Committee on Oversight and Reform
Legislative Presentation of the Disabled American Veterans
Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Discrimination and the Civil Rights of the Muslim, Arab, and South Asian American Communities
Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties (Committee on the Judiciary)
Competition and the Small Business Landscape: Fair Competition and a Level Playing Field
Committee on Small Business
Improving Retirement Security and Access to Mental Health Benefits
Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (Committee on Education and Labor)
"Holding Big Tech Accountable: Legislation to Protect Online Users"
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
Keeping Our Sights on Mars Part 3: A Status Update and Review of NASAs Artemis Initiative
Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics (Committee on Science, Space, and Technology)
FY23 — Strategic Forces Posture Hearing
Subcommittee on Strategic Forces (Committee on Armed Services)
Source: House.gov
Wednesday — March 2, 2022
Substance Use, Suicide Risk, and the American Health System
Committee on Ways and Means
Monetary Policy and the State of the Economy
Committee on Financial Services
• H.R. 1540, H.R. 6387, H.R. 6824, H.R. 6825, H.R. 6826, H.R. 6827, H.R. ____, H.R. ____, H.R. ____, H.R. ____, H.R. ____, H.R. ____,
Committee on Homeland Security
From Gray to Green: Advancing the Science of Nature-Based Infrastructure
Subcommittee on Environment (Committee on Science, Space, and Technology)
Investing in Economic Mobility: The Important Role of Hispanic Serving Institutions and Other Minority Serving Institutions
Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment (Committee on Education and Labor)
Lessons from the Frontline: COVID-19 s Impact on American Health Care
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
The 8 (a) Program: Overview and Next Steps to Promote Small Business Success
Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure (Committee on Small Business)
Legislative Presentation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and Multi VSOs: IAVA, WWP, VVA, AMVETS, NCHV, SWAN, BVA, BVEC, NASDVA
Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Assessing the Effectiveness of Suicide Prevention Programs
Subcommittee on Military Personnel (Committee on Armed Services)
Oversight of Section 220 of the Congressional Accountability Act: Implementing the Rights of Congressional Staff to Collectively Bargain
Committee on House Administration
Hybrid Hearing on COVID Child Care Challenges: Supporting Families and Caregivers
Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis
Examining the Court-Ordered Reimplementation of the Remain in Mexico Policy.
Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations (Committee on Homeland Security)
Source: House.gov
Thursday — March 3, 2022
The Neglected Epidemic of Missing BIPOC Women and Girls
Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (Committee on Oversight and Reform)
Source: House.gov
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