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This Week on Capitol Hill October 19-23

Posted by Maggie Mount on October 19, 2009 at 11:18 am 

In the House

The House reconvenes on Tuesday at 2:00 pm for legislative business.  On Wednesday, and the balance of the week, the House is expected to vote on a bill to authorize HIV/AIDS treatment programs, as well as a Coast Guard authorization and a bill to boost solar technology research.

House Committees

On Tuesday, the Committee on Financial Services marks up a bill to establish a consumer financial protection agency (HR 3126).

On Wednesday,  Science and Technology will mark up a bill on fire grants (HR 3791) and on natural hazards reduction programs (HR 3820); Agriculture will mark up a bill to regulate over-the-counter derivatives (HR 3795); Armed Services will hold a hearing on US military redeployment from Iraq.

On Thursday, Veterans’ Affairs Health Subcommittee will mark up a bill addressing programs for homeless veterans (HR 2504, HR 2559, HR 2735, HR 3796, and HR 3073); and Financial Services will mark up a draft bill to overhaul the regulation of capital markets

In the Senate

The Senate convenes at 2:00 pm today to take a a bill affecting Medicare physician pay (S 1776).  The tentative schedule for the remainder of the week includes a bill on Homeland Security spending (HR 2892); Defense authorization (HR 2647); and unemployment insurance (HR 3548).

Senate Committees

On Tuesday, Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs will hold a hearing on the housing market.

On Wednesday, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs will hold a hearing on the H1N1 flu response; and Energy and Natural Resources will hold a hearing on greenhouse gas emissions allowances.

Posted by Maggie Mount
October 19, 2009 at 11:18 am
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The UW Office of Federal Relations is located in Washington, D.C., where the staff represents the University to both legislative and executive branches of the federal government, participates in a variety of national forums and advocates for UW interests. The office also serves as a portal for the federal establishment to the UW and as an access point for UW leadership to the D.C. establishment.