National Security / Military
Defense Department IG Answer Lankford Call to Investigate DOD’s Failure to Provide Religious Accommodations for the COVID-19 Vaccine
Foreign Policy
House Republicans: Why Did US Not Review China Acquisition of Canadian Critical Minerals Firm?
Ukrainian leaders press lawmakers to back no-fly zone • Ukrainian forces need more weapons, ambassador warns senators • Congressional Ukraine Caucus meets with Zelensky • Zelensky Zooms with US Senate, House members ahead of debate on $10B aid package • ‘Reckless ignorance’: Senators criticised for sharing photos of Zelensky after being asked not to
Senate Foreign Relations chairman calls Russian shelling a war crime
Lawmaker to offer measure allowing Americans to seize jets, yachts of Russia billionaires — H.R. 6869
Bill introduced to solidify ban on Russian planes from US airspace — H.R. 6883
Graham offering Senate measure urging Putin to be investigated for war crimes • Graham calls for Putin's assassination, calls for 'somebody in Russia' to take Putin out • White House distances itself from Graham's Putin comments • Cruz knocks Graham: 'An exceptionally bad idea'
Liz Cheney decries 'growing sense of isolationism' in GOP amid Russian invasion
Top Republicans raise concerns over reentering Iran nuclear deal • McCarthy, McCaul to Blinken: Don’t Resume JCPOA Negotiations
Homeland Security
Key Democrat says negotiators making 'progress' in border wall talks
Trade
Senator offers bill to revoke Russia's trade status — S. 3722
Pelosi backs ban on Russian oil imports • Murkowski says banning Russian oil imports worth the 'hurt' of higher gas prices
Tax Policy
Cannabis advocates push senators to ease draft bill’s tax burden
Taxpayers Should Expect Serious Delays from the IRS This Year – a Tax Scholar Offers Tips but Says only Congress Can Fix the Underlying Problem
Federal Spending
Pelosi says Congress will provide Ukraine aid 'whatever the need', says deal on Ukraine aid is imminent • Biden seeks $10B for aid to Ukraine, $22.5B for coronavirus • Schumer supports • Senate Republicans oppose Biden's $22.5 billion COVID-relief request • Chip Roy calls for defeat of government funding bill over vaccine mandates • Senate conservatives threaten to hold up government funding over vaccine mandate • Bipartisan retirement bill could hitch a ride on omnibus — government funding runs out Friday 3/11; the House intends to finish for the week by Wednesday, 3/9 — Large spending bills + Russia invading Ukraine + last year's Covid money running out = high risk of excess spending next week
Manchin pours water on Biden's attempt to revive Build Back Better • proposes dramatically scaled down version of Build Back Better • Democrats frustrated
Monetary Policy
Powell signals Fed will hike rates this month despite uncertainty over Ukraine
Executive
Grassley blasts DOJ for dropping crackdown on Chinese espionage
Schiff: Justice Department 'not waiting' for Jan. 6 committee
Senate Democrats call on Biden admin to end Trump-era immigration rule
Judiciary
Biden court pick hits roadblock after GOP objection
Lankford, Hartzler Stand with Coach Kennedy
Supreme Court
Senate Democrats gear up to secure Supreme Court confirmation win
Supreme Court pick launches a cross-aisle charm offensive
Collins to meet with Biden's Supreme Court nominee Tuesday
Justice
Democrats' abortion extremism will have consequences
Republican Senators Collins and Murkowski Introduce Bill to Codify Supreme Court Decisions on Abortion: Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Just 15% of Congress rate 100% on conservative family report card
Commerce Policy
Senate domestic energy bills amid debate over blocking Russian imports — S. 3214, S. 3757
Introduced: H.R.6858: American Energy Independence from Russia Act
Health Care Policy
Democrats look for offramp from masking in public
The ‘science’ has impeccable timing
Technology Policy
Senate passes bill to mandate reporting of cyberattacks (S. 3600) • DOJ officials criticize
Congress
Capitol Police officer detained in Israel ahead of Pelosi visit
Bipartisan group of lawmakers travels to Poland amid Russian invasion of Ukraine
McCarthy criticizes GOP members who spoke at white nationalist conference: 'Unacceptable'
Kaine describes '24/7' tingling sensation from long COVID-19
Sen. Luján returns to Senate after stroke
‘Unworkable, Impractical’: Congressional Staffer Unions Would Bring More Dysfunction to Capitol, House Panel Told
GOP lawmakers warn staff union could hinder Congress' work
Ted Deutch becomes 31st House Democrat to announce retirement from Congress
Sen. Feinstein's husband dies of cancer • Remarks from Schumer, McConnell
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3 p.m., Monday, March 7, 2022
Program for Monday: Senate will, Lord willing, resume consideration of H.R. 3076, Postal Service Reform Act, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, 3/3, Senate began consideration of 2 nominations:
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Maria L. Pagan, of Puerto Rico, to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative (Geneva Office), with the rank of Ambassador.
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Ed Gonzalez, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security.
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Monday, March 7, 2022
Foreign Relations
To receive a closed briefing onthe Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Armed Services
Hearings to examine United States Strategic Command and United States Space Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2023 and the Future Years Defense Program;
to be immediately followed by a closed session in SVC-217.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Hearings to examine mandatory arbitration in financial service products.
Energy and Natural Resources
Business meeting to consider the nominations of
Shalanda H. Baker, of Texas, to be Director of the Office of Minority Economic Impact,
Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, of California, to be Director of the Office of Science,
Joseph F. DeCarolis, of North Carolina, to be Administrator of the Energy Information Administration, and
Maria Duaime Robinson, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary (Office of Electricity), all of the Department of Energy, and
Sara C. Bronin, of Connecticut, to be Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
Judiciary
Hearings to examine combating the rise in hate crimes.
Veterans' Affairs
A joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of multiple veterans service organizations.
Armed Services
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity
To receive a closed briefing on Department of Defense cyber operations.
Foreign Relations
Business meeting to consider the nominations of C.
S. Eliot Kang, of New Jersey, to be an Assistant Secretary (International Security and Non-Proliferation),
Sarah H. Cleveland, of New York, to be Legal Adviser,
George J. Tsunis, of New York, to be Ambassador to Greece,
James C. O'Brien, of Nebraska, to be Head of the Office of
Sanctions Coordination, with the rank of Ambassador,
Beth Van Schaack, of California, to be Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice,
Randi Charno Levine, of New York, to be Ambassador to the Portuguese Republic,
Laura Farnsworth Dogu, of Texas, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Honduras,
N. Nickolas Perry, of New York, to be Ambassador to Jamaica,
Deborah E. Lipstadt, of Georgia, to be Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, with the rank of Ambassador, and
Barbara A. Leaf, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary (Near Eastern Affairs), all of the Department of State,
Adriana Debora Kugler, of Maryland, to be United States Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, routine lists in the Foreign Service, and other pending calendar business;
to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine Russia's invasion of Ukraine, focusing on assessing the U.S. and international response.
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Armed Services
Closed hearings to examine the posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command and United States Forces Korea;
to be followed by an open session at 9:30 a.m. in SD-G50.
Judiciary
Business meeting to consider the nominations of
Kenly Kiya Kato,
Sunshine Suzanne Sykes,and
Sherilyn Peace Garnett, each to be a 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,
Nina Morrison, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York,
Trina L. Thompson, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California, and
Paul Monteiro, of Maryland, to be Director, Community Relations Service,
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, all of the Department of Justice.
Intelligence
Hearings to examine worldwide threats.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Hearings to examine the nominations of
Krista Anne Boyd, of Florida, to be Inspector General, Office of Personnel Management, and
Dana Katherine Bilyeu, of Nevada,
Leona M. Bridges, of California,
Michael F. Gerber, of Pennsylvania,
Stacie Olivares, of California, and
Javier E. Saade, of the District of Columbia, each to be a Member of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.
Intelligence
Closed hearings to examine worldwide threats.
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From the floor colloquy:
The House will consider an omnibus appropriations package so the House and Senate can both pass it before March 11. As the Republican minority whip knows, on March 11 at 12 o'clock, if we have not passed additional authorization for the funding of the government, the government will shut down. It is imperative that we act. In light of the fact that many of us on the Democratic side of the aisle will be going to Philadelphia for a legislative retreat on the Wednesday preceding March 11, March 9, we need to act by that time and send something to the Senate. I hope we can do that.
The House will also consider H. Con. Res. 70, condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities—too many of which we have seen in recent weeks—and reaffirming support of HBCUs and their students, introduced by Representative Alma Adams. That will be considered under suspension of the rules. ...
I want to say that, clearly, one of the principal focuses that we have is the onslaught and criminal behavior led by Vladimir Putin, which is occurring in Ukraine. The President spoke to the country and to us on Tuesday in the State of the Union message, in which he made it clear that we need to be unified. In fact, we passed a resolution in which—for the most part, save three of our Members—we were unified. Mr. Speaker, I would hope that we would remain unified in the face of what is the breaking of international law and could be called a genocide of the Ukrainian people by Vladimir Putin. I am hopeful that we will remain unified and focused on that issue as we proceed.
MONDAY, MARCH 7TH
On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 5615 - Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Val Demings / Homeland Security Committee)
2) H.R. 5616 - DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Val Demings / Homeland Security Committee)
3) S. 658 - National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Sen. John Cornyn / Homeland Security Committee)
4) H.R. 5681 - Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Rep. John Katko / Homeland Security Committee)
TUESDAY, MARCH 8TH AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business.
On Thursday and Friday, no votes are expected in the House.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.Con.Res. 70 - Condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities (“HBCUs”) and reaffirming support for HBCUs and their students, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Alma Adams / Education and Labor Committee)
2) H.Res. 881 - Condemning the heinous terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Beth Van Duyne / Oversight and Reform Committee)
Legislation Related to FY22 Appropriations
Additional Legislative Items Are Possible
Text of Bills for the Week of March 7, 2022
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Tuesday — March 8, 2022
The Inflation Equation: Corporate Profiteering, Supply Chain Bottlenecks, and COVID-19
Committee on Financial Services
Federal Climate Adaptation and Resilience for the 21st Century
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Overview of the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs
Committee on Small Business
Examining the History of Federal Lands and the Development of Tribal Co-Management
Committee on Natural Resources
A 2022 — Review of the Farm Bill: Rural Development
Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit (Committee on Agriculture)
"Stakeholder Views on Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization"
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)
Legislative Presentation of The American Legion and Multi VSOs: PVA, SVA, MOAA, GSW, NGAUS, TAPS, MMAA, ADBC-MS
Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Reimagining Public Safety in the COVID-19 — Era
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security (Committee on the Judiciary)
Worldwide Threats
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
"Charging Forward: Securing American Manufacturing and Our EV Future"
Subcommittee on Energy (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
(POSTPONED) Ensuring Women Can Thrive in a Post-Pandemic Economy (Hybrid)
Committee on the Budget
The Need for a Supreme Court Code of Ethics
Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet (Committee on the Judiciary)
Shifting the Power: USAIDs Efforts to Support Locally- Led Development
Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations and Global Corporate Social I (Committee on Foreign Affairs)
Klamath River Basin Conditions and Opportunities
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife (Committee on Natural Resources)
Source: House.gov
Wednesday — March 9, 2022
Confronting Climate Impacts: Federal Strategies for Equitable Adaptation and Resilience
Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
"Changing Times: Revisiting Spring Forward, Fall Back"
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
Skill, Upskill, and Reskill: Analyzing New Investments in Workforce Development
Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development (Committee on Small Business)
United States European Command (CLOSED)
Subcommittee on Defense (Committee on Appropriations)
Source: House.gov
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