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The House Appropriations Committee has released the FY 2019 Energy & Water appropriations bill. The bill can be found here and highlights can be found here. We expect the bill report to be released a day or two before markup in committee next week. Stay tuned for more analysis on this measure.

Wondering how your federally funded program fared in the FY 2018 omnibus? Check out our programmatic spreadsheet here. Please let us know if there is a federally funded program that you would like added to this document.

From the White House Council on Environmental Quality:

“The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), a component of the Executive Office of the President (EOP), is currently accepting applications for internship positions for the 2018 Spring, Summer, and Fall terms.

Title
CEQ 2018 Internship – Direct Apply

Job Description
CEQ Internship Opportunity: The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is currently accepting applications for the 2018 year. CEQ oversees implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and assists in the development of national environmental policies. CEQ interns are typically given a wide range of assignments including conducting research, managing incoming inquiries, attending meetings, and tracking Federal agency projects and actions involving environmental and infrastructure issues, as well as administrative duties as needed. Interns will work closely with staff from across CEQ.

Job Requirements
Requirements: CEQ seeks undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates who are highly motivated, willing to contribute where needed, and able to exercise professional judgment. In addition, applicants must be U.S. Citizens. There are no curricular requirements for selection; however, CEQ prefers applicants whose coursework or work experience demonstrates an interest in environment, energy, or natural resources issues. CEQ gives preference to applicants who are available to work full-time but also will consider applicants who are seeking a part-time position. Most interns work a typical semester-based schedule, but a position may be customized based on the applicant’s availability and project needs. CEQ will work with students who seek school credit for their uncompensated, volunteer service to CEQ.

Note: The White House has a zero-tolerance policy for drug use. You will be required to take a drug test prior to beginning your internship. Failure to pass the drug test will result in your immediate disqualification.

Application
Prepare the materials in the checklist below and combine them into a single PDF file addressed to the CEQ Special Assistant, Katherine Smith. Name the PDF file following our convention: Last Name, First Name – 2018 Spring Internship Application Date Submitted; e.g., “Smith, Jane – 2018 Spring Internship Application 11-01-17.” E-mail the PDF file to internships@ceq.eop.gov, indicating in the e-mail subject line that you are applying for a Spring Internship; e.g., “Spring 2018 Internship Application.” CEQ will contact selected applicants to interview. Should you need to hear from CEQ sooner, please advise us of this fact by e-mailing internships@ceq.eop.gov or calling the CEQ mainline at (202) 395-5750 and asking for Katherine Smith.

Document Requirements
1. Application form (see below)
2. Short Essay (see below)
3. Resume (1 page maximum)

The application form can be downloaded here:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/ceq/contact/

Short Essay
Please attach a short essay (not to exceed 750 words) to your application that addresses all of the following questions. The best applications will incorporate answers to all three questions in one cohesive essay. Do not exceed the word limit.
1. Why are you applying to intern with the White House Council on Environmental Quality?
2. What do you hope to gain from a CEQ internship experience?
3. What aspects of your background make you uniquely prepared to work at CEQ?”

Here is a selection of committee meetings taking place this week.

U.S. House of Representatives

HOUSE AGRICULTURE
Full Committee Hearing
State of the Rural Economy
Feb. 6, 9:30 a.m., 1300 Longworth Bldg.

HOUSE BUDGET
Full Committee Hearing
CBO Oversight
Feb. 6, 10 a.m., 1334 Longworth Bldg.

HOUSE ENERGY & COMMERCE
Subcommittee Hearing
America’s Nuclear Infrastructure
Feb. 6, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn Bldg.

HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY
Subcommittee Hearing
Ensuring Reliable Emergency Alerts/Warnings
Feb. 6, 10 a.m., HVC-210, U.S. Capitol

HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES
Subcommittee Hearing
National Monument Bills
Feb. 6, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth Bldg.

HOUSE SCIENCE, SPACE & TECHNOLOGY
Full Committee Hearing
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Feb. 6, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn Bldg.

HOUSE WAYS & MEANS
Subcommittee Hearing
Preventing Opioid Abuse/Dependence in Medicare
Feb. 6, 3 p.m., 1100 Longworth Bldg.

U.S. Senate

SENATE BANKING, HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS
Full Committee Hearing
Virtual Currencies
Feb. 6, 10 a.m., 538 Dirksen Bldg.

SENATE COMMERCE, SCIENCE & TRANSPORTATION
Subcommittee Hearing
Data Security/Uber Data Breach
Feb. 6, 2:45 p.m., 253 Russell Bldg.

SENATE ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES
Full Committee Hearing
Energy Infrastructure
Feb. 8, 10 a.m., 366 Dirksen Bldg.

SENATE HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR & PENSIONS
Full Committee Hearing
Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act
Feb. 6, 10 a.m., 430 Dirksen Bldg.

SENATE HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR & PENSIONS
Full Committee Hearing
Opioid Crisis/Children-Family Impact
Feb. 8, 10 a.m., 430 Dirksen Bldg.