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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of April 7, 2025
Washington,
April 7, 2025
Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week:
Agriculture On Tuesday, April 8, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee hearing called "The Power of Work: Expanding Opportunity through SNAP." On Wednesday, April 9, the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development will hold a hearing called "American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets: On-Chain Tools for an Off-Chain World." Appropriations On Tuesday, April 8, the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs will hold a hearing called "Assessing the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)." On Tuesday, April 8, the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch will hold a budget hearing called "Architect of the Capitol and Library of Congress." On Tuesday, April 8, the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies will hold a Member Day hearing. On Tuesday, April 8, the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies will hold an oversight hearing called "Quality of Life in the Military." On Tuesday, April 8, the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch will hold a budget hearing called "United States Capitol Police." On Wednesday, April 9, the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch will hold a budget hearing called "Government Accountability Office, Congressional Budget Office, United States Government Publishing Office." On Wednesday, April 9, the Subcommittee on Homeland Security will hold a Member Day hearing. On Wednesday, April 9, the Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies will hold a Member Day hearing. On Wednesday, April 9, the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government will hold a hearing called "GAO's Assessment of the Costs of Deferred Maintenance Across the Federal Government." On Wednesday, April 9, the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies will hold a Public Witness Day hearing. On Wednesday, April 9, the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch will hold a Member and Public Witness Day hearing. Armed Services On Tuesday, April 8, the Armed Services Committee will hold a full committee hearing called "U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in Europe." On Tuesday, April 8, the Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation will hold a hearing called "Final Report of the National Security Commission for Emerging Biotechnology." On Wednesday, April 9, the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations will hold a hearing called "U.S. Special Operations Forces and Command – Challenges and Resource Priorities for Fiscal Year 2026." On Wednesday, April 9, the Armed Services Committee will hold a full committee hearing called "U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Indo-Pacific Region." On Wednesday, April 9, the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces will hold a hearing called "FY26 Strategic Forces Posture Hearing." On Wednesday, April 9, the Subcommittee on Military Personnel will hold a hearing called "A Review of Military Food Programs." Education & Workforce On Tuesday, April 8, the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing called "Game Changer: the NLRB, Student-Athletes, and the Future of College Sports." On Wednesday, April 9, the Committee on Education and Workforce will hold a full committee markup of the following legislation:
Energy and Commerce On Tuesday, April 8, the Committee on Energy and Commerce will hold a full committee markup to consider 26 pieces of legislation. On Wednesday, April 9, the Committee on Energy and Commerce will hold a full committee hearing called "Converting Energy into Intelligence: the Future of AI Technology, Human Discovery, and American Global Competitiveness." Financial Services On Tuesday, April 8, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing called "Decades of Dysfunction: Restoring Accountability at HUD." On Tuesday, April 8, the Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity will hold a hearing called "U.S. Treasury Debt in the Monetary System." On Wednesday, April 9, the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence will hold a hearing called "American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets Aligning the U.S. Securities Laws for the Digital Age." Foreign Affairs On Tuesday, April 8, the Oversight & Intelligence Subcommittee will hold a hearing called “Deficient, Enfeebled, and Ineffective: The Consequences of the Biden Administration’s Far-Left Priorities on U.S. Foreign Policy.” On Wednesday, April 9, the Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a full committee markup on the following measures:
Homeland Security On Tuesday, April 8, the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security will hold a hearing entitled “America on the Global Stage: Examining Efforts to Secure and Improve the U.S. Travel System and Prepare for Significant International Events.” On Tuesday, April 8, the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability and the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement will hold a joint hearing entitled “Case by Case: Returning Parole to Its Proper Purpose.” On Wednesday, April 9, the Committee on Homeland Security will hold a full committee markup of the following legislation:
House Administration On Tuesday, April 8, the Subcommittee on Elections will hold a hearing titled, “Revisiting the 2024 Election with Secretaries of State.” Judiciary On Tuesday, April 8, the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance will hold a hearing called "A Continued Pattern of Government Surveillance of U.S. Citizens." On Wednesday, April 9, the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement will hold a hearing called "Sanctuary Jurisdictions: Magnet for Migrants, Cover for Criminals." On Wednesday, April 9, the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government will hold a hearing called "Ending Lawfare Against Whistleblowers Who Protect Children." Natural Resources On Tuesday, April 8, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills:
Oversight & Government Reform On Tuesday, April 8, the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency will hold a field hearing called “Federal Foreclosure: Reducing the Federal Real Estate Portfolio.” On Wednesday, April 9, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold a full committee hearing called “Restoring Trust in FDA: Rooting Out Illicit Products.” On Wednesday, April 9, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold a full committee markup on the following legislation:
Rules On Monday, April 7, the Committee on Rules will meet on the following measures:
Science, Space, and Technology On Tuesday, April 8, the Research & Technology Subcommittee will hold a hearing called "DeepSeek: A Deep Dive." Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party On Wednesday, April 9, the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and the Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a joint hearing called "Financial Aggression: How the Chinese Communist Party Exploits American Retirees and Undermines National Security." Small Business On Tuesday, April 8, the House and Senate Committees on Small Business will hold a joint full committee hearing called "Prosperity on Main Street: Keeping Taxes Low for Small Businesses." Transportation and Infrastructure On Tuesday, April 8, the Subcommittees on Aviation will hold a hearing called "America Builds: Airport Infrastructure, Safety, and Regulatory Environment." On Wednesday, April 9, the Subcommittees on Highways and Transit will hold a hearing called "America Builds: A Review of Our Nation’s Transit Policies and Programs." Veterans Affairs On Wednesday, April 9, the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity will hold a markup on pending legislation. On Wednesday, April 9, the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Examining VA Efforts to Decrease Delays in Veterans’ Disability Compensation Claims.” On Wednesday, April 9, the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs will hold a markup on pending legislation. Ways and Means On Tuesday, April 8, the Health Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled “Lowering Costs for Patients: The Health of the Biosimilar Market.” On Tuesday, April 8, the Work & Welfare Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled “Government Watchdog Findings: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program In Need of Reform, Better State Accountability, and Fraud Protection.” On Wednesday, April 9, the Ways and Means Committee will hold a full committee hearing titled “The Trump Administration’s 2025 Trade Policy Agenda with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.” |