U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. House of Representatives

House Floor Activity

Floor Overview

The House will meet with the first votes of the week expected on Tuesday, February 1, at 6:30 PM. Last votes of the week are predicted on Friday, February 4. According to a notice from Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, additional legislative items are possible beyond the measures listed below.

Legislation Considered Subject to a Rule

H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022 America Competes represents the House Democratic proposal related to American-Chinese competitiveness. It would authorize spending and policy related to semiconductor production, international commerce and supply chains, scientific research, climate change, relations with China and related territories/governments, trade adjustment assistance (TAA) programs, and certain immigration programs.

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules

House Committee Activity

Tuesday, February 1

Rules, Business Meeting: H.R. 4445 Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021; H.R. 3485 Global Respect Act; H.R. 4521 Bioeconomy Research and Development Act of 2021 (America COMPETES Act of 2022), 1:00 PM

Wednesday, February 2

Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry, Hearing: A 2022 Review of Farm Bill Conservation Programs, 10:00 AM, Washington

Climate Crisis, Hearing: Manufacturing a Clean Energy Future: Climate Solutions Made in America, 1:30 PM

Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce, Hearing: Pandemic Profiteers: Legislation to Stop Corporate Price Gouging, 10:30 AM, 2123 Rayburn HOB

Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development, and Insurance, Hearing: Virtual Hearing – Housing America: Addressing Challenges in Serving People Experiencing Homelessness, 10:00 AM, Webex

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism, Hearing: The Biden Administration’s Policy Objectives in the Middle East and North Africa, 2:00 PM

Homeland Security, Hearing: The Dynamic Terrorism Landscape and What it Means for America, 10:00 AM

Judiciary, Hearing: Respecting Artists with the American Music Fairness Act, 10:00 AM, Zoom

Oversight and Reform, Markup: 1. H.R. 6497 the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2022; 2. H.R. 6419 the Fair Chance Improvement Act; 3. H.R. 6361 the District of Columbia National Guard Commanding General Residency Act; 4. H.R. 5962 the Supply Chain Security Training Act; 5. H.R. ___ the GAO Mandates Revision Act; and 6. Several postal naming measures, 10:00 AM, 2154 Rayburn HOB

Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Hearing: The Road Ahead for Automated Vehicles, 11:00 AM, 2167 Rayburn HOB

Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Hearing: Securing High-Demand Jobs for Veterans, 10:00 AM

Veterans’ Affairs, Markup: Markup on: A.N.S. to H.R. 5575 VA Nurse and Physician Assistant RAISE Act; H.R. 6411 STRONG Veterans Act of 2022, 2:00 PM

Ways and Means, Hearing: America’s Mental Health Crisis, 10:00 AM, 1100 Longworth HOB

Thursday, February 3

Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, Hearing: Sustainability in the Livestock Sector: Environmental Gain and Economic Viability, 10:00 AM

Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, Hearing: FDA User Fee Reauthorization: Ensuring Safe and Effective Drugs and Biologics, 10:30 AM, 2123 Rayburn HOB

Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, Hearing: Virtual Hearing – Building Opportunity: Addressing the Financial Barriers to Minority and Women-Owned Businesses’ Involvement in Infrastructure Projects, 10:00 AM, Webex

Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, Hearing: Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, 10:00 AM, Zoom

Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, Hearing: Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 6142 H.R. 6199 H.R. 6201H.R. 6337 H.R. 6451 H.R. 6434 H.R. 6435, 10:00 AM, 1324 Longworth HOB

Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation, Hearing: Finding the Right Frequency: 5G Deployment Aviation Safety, 11:00 AM, 2167 Rayburn HOB

Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, Hearing: Close to Home: Supporting Vet Centers in Meeting the Needs of Veterans and Military Personnel, 10:00 AM

Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, Hearing: Bridging Health Equity Gaps for People with Disabilities and Chronic Conditions, 2:00 PM, Webex

Friday, February 4

Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, Hearing: Examining the History and Importance of Lift Every Voice and Sing, 9:00 AM, Zoom

U.S. Senate

Senate Floor Activity

The Senate will next convene at 3:00 PM on Monday, January 31, 2022.

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to resume consideration of Executive Calendar #655 Bridget Meehan Brennan, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio. At 5:30 PM, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Brennan nomination.

Monday, January 31 at 5:30 PM, one roll call vote:

Senate Committee Activity

Tuesday, February 1

Appropriations, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Hearings to examine expanding broadband access, focusing on the Department of Commerce broadband programs in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, 2:30 PM, SD-192/VTC

Budget, Hearings to examine the nominations of Shalanda D. Young, of Louisiana, to be Director, and Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Director, both of the Office of Management and Budget, 2:30 PM, SH-216/VTC

Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security Hearings to examine COVID-19 fraud and price gouging, 2:30 PM, SR-253/VTC

Energy and Natural Resources, Hearings to examine the state of the U.S. territories, 3:00 PM, SD-366

Foreign Relations, Hearings to examine Sudan’s imperiled transition, focusing on United States policy in the wake of the October 25 coup, 10:00 AM, SD-106/VTC

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Hearings to examine mental health and substance use disorders, focusing on responding to the growing crisis, 10:00 AM, SD-G50

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Hearings to examine the nominations of Shalanda D. Young, of Louisiana, to be Director and Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Director, both of the Office of Management and Budget, 10:15 AM, SD-342/VTC

Intelligence, To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters, 2:30 PM, SH-219

Judiciary, Hearings to examine pending nominations, 10:00 AM, SD-226

Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Hearings to examine the Small Business Administration Entrepreneurial Development Programs and Initiatives, 2:30 PM, SR-301

Wednesday, February 2

Armed Services & Foreign Relations, To receive a closed joint briefing on U.S. policy on Afghanistan, 10:00 AM, CVC-200

Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Business meeting to consider pending calendar business, 10:00 AM, SR-253

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, Hearings to examine Russia’s assault on Ukraine and the international order, focusing on the western response, 2:30 PM, SD-562

Environment and Public Works, Hearings to examine legislative proposals to improve domestic recycling and composting programs, 10:00 AM, SD-406

Finance, Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth Hearings to examine the hospital insurance trust fund and the future of Medicare financing, 2:30 PM, SD-215

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Business meeting to consider pending calendar items, 11:00 AM, SD-342

Indian Affairs, An oversight hearing to examine the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act’s promise after 30 years, 2:30 PM, SD-628

Intelligence, To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters, 2:00 PM, SH-219

Judiciary, Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights Hearings to examine breaking the news, focusing on journalism, competition, and the effects of market power on a free press, 2:30 PM, SD-226

Thursday, February 3

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Hearings to examine pending nominations, 10:00 AM, SD-106/VTC

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, Hearings to examine Poland’s leadership of the OSCE in a time of crisis, 10:00 AM, SD-419

Energy and Natural Resources, Hearings to examine the nominations of Maria Duaime Robinson, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary (Office of Electricity), and Joseph F. DeCarolis, of North Carolina, to be Administrator of the Energy Information Administration, both of the Department of Energy, and Laura Daniel-Davis, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior, 10:00 AM, SD-366

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Hearings to examine pending nominations, 10:15 AM, SD-342/VTC

Judiciary, Business meeting to consider pending calendar business, 9:00 AM, SH-216