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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of June 2, 2025
Washington,
June 7, 2025
Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week:
Agriculture On Wednesday, June 4, the Committee on Agriculture held a full committee hearing called "American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets: From Blueprint to a Functional Framework." The Committee examined the digital asset market structure legislation – H.R. 3633, the CLARITY Act of 2025. The CLARITY Act establishes clear, functional requirements for digital asset market place participants, prioritizing consumer protection while fostering innovation. In his opening statement, Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson said, “ It is time that we do our work here in the United States too, and implement a framework for trusted, reliable, and useful markets for digital assets.”  On Thursday, June 5, the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology held a hearing called "Supporting Farmers, Strengthening Conservation, Sustaining Working Lands." The Subcommittee examined Title II conservation programs authorized under the Farm Bill, which support producers while addressing natural resource concerns. In his opening statement, Chairman Frank Lucas said, “Voluntary conservation practices are critically important for supporting agriculture and ensuring we don’t have another Dust Bowl again.”   Appropriations On Wednesday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies held a budget hearing called "Federal Aviation Administration." Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack welcomed Federal Aviation Administration Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau to review budget priorities and aviation oversight. Members discussed infrastructure and equipment needs, air traffic control training, and ways to enhance both safety and efficiency in the national airspace system. On Wednesday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government held an budget hearing called "Office of Management and Budget." Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee Chairman Dave Joyce convened an FY26 budget hearing with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget Russ Vought. Discussions focused on curbing waste, strengthening accountability practices, and advancing deregulatory priorities – while also emphasizing the need for strong coordination between Congress and OMB. On Thursday, June 5, the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies held a markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill. Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Chairman Judge Carter followed the introduction of his Fiscal Year 2026 bill with a subcommittee markup. The bill – which fully funds veteran health care and benefits, supports President Trump’s efforts to combat veteran homelessness, and provides critical investments in military infrastructure and quality-of-life issues – was advanced forward. On Thursday, June 5, the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies held a markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill. Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Subcommittee Chairman Andy Harris secured approval of his Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill after subcommittee markup consideration. The measure reflects core priorities and investments, including food and drug safety, rural broadband, and ag research – while cutting bloated and wasteful programs. On Thursday, June 5, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies held an budget hearing called "Fiscal Year 2026 Request for the Department of Commerce." Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee Chairman Dean Hal Rogers led a budget hearing with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to review the department’s role in driving economic growth, promoting American innovation, and defending a fair and balanced trade system. Testimony underscored efforts to eliminate duplicative government practices and reiterated strategies to strengthen U.S. competitiveness and protect American industries. On Thursday, June 5, the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies held an budget hearing called "Indian Health Service." Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson, joined by Chairman Tom Cole, invited Indian Health Service Acting Director Benjamin Smith to a hearing focused on gaining insight into the agency’s practices and addressing the urgent needs of Native American and Alaska Native communities nationwide. Members emphasized critical challenges facing Indian Country, including food deserts, limited access to food assistance programs, inadequate healthcare, and persistent chronic health conditions. Armed Services On Wednesday, June 4, the Armed Services Committee held a full committee hearing on the Department of the Army posture for Fiscal Year 2026. In his opening statement, Chairman Mike Rogers said, “The battlefield is rapidly changing, but the capabilities we deliver to our warfighters are not keeping pace. Next week, we will introduce bipartisan legislation that will overhaul the acquisition process and refocus it around rapidly equipping our warfighters with modern capability.”   On Wednesday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces held a hearing on Navy programs and capabilities for seapower and projection forces. In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman Trent Kelly said, “Challenges with shipbuilding can at least be partially blamed upon the mixed signals we have sent to the shipbuilding industrial base for years…We must continue to invest in critical platforms and critical capabilities if we expect to further President Trump’s Peace Through Strength agenda.” On Thursday, June 5, the Armed Services Committee held a full committee hearing on the Department of the Air Force posture for Fiscal Year 2026. In his opening statement, Chairman Mike Rogers said, “I want to be very clear: the Sentinel program is vital to modernizing our triad and ensuring nuclear deterrence. Senior Air Force leaders have made frequent statements agreeing that the service must prioritize nuclear deterrence. It’s time to start walking the walk.” Education & Workforce On Wednesday, June 4, the Committee on Education & Workforce held a full committee hearing called "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education." The current state of America’s education is troubling. Less than one-third of the eighth graders in America can read or do math at their grade level. At the postsecondary level, the national six-year graduation rate is just 60 percent. In other words, students are leaving high school and college without the skills needed to be successful. President Trump and Committee Republicans recognize that this is unacceptable. While Democrats used the hearing to aggressively defend the status quo, Education Secretary McMahon used the hearing to showcase how the administration is fighting to reduce bureaucracy and return power to educators, students, and parents.   On Thursday, June 5, the Committee on Education & Workforce held a full committee hearing called "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Labor." The Biden-Harris administration’s heavy-handed mandates and out-of-touch regulatory policies led to high inflation and workforce shortages. In stark contrast, the Trump administration is working to advance economic policies that unleash the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit of the American workforce. Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer laid out how the Trump administration’s policies are getting the economy and workforce back on track.  Energy & Commerce On Wednesday, June 4, the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee held a hearing called "Stopping Illegal Robocalls and Robotexts: Progress, Challenges, and Next Steps." During the hearing, members heard from witnesses on progress made in halting illegal robocalls and robotexts. Witnesses also discussed further methods to take action against these illegal scams. On Wednesday, June 4, the Communications and Technology Subcommittee held a hearing called "AI in the Everyday: Current Applications and Future Frontiers in Communications and Technology." During the hearing, members discussed the importance of ensuring America leads the world in AI and what needs to be done to ensure it. On Thursday, June 5, the Energy Subcommittee held a markup to consider the following legislation:
   Financial Services On Wednesday, June 4, the Committee on Financial Services held a full committee hearing called "American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets: From Blueprint to a Functional Framework." The Full Committee examined digital asset market structure legislation – H.R. 3633, the CLARITY Act of 2025. The CLARITY Act establishes clear, functional requirements for digital asset market participants, prioritizing consumer protection while fostering innovation. By providing strong safeguards and long-overdue regulatory certainty, the legislation advances American innovation and reinforces America’s leadership in the global financial system.   On Thursday, June 5, the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions held a hearing called "Framework for the Future: Reviewing Data Privacy in Today’s Financial System." The subcommittee explored the evolving landscape of consumer data privacy laws across both federal and state jurisdictions. Members also examined consumer financial data privacy law under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).  Foreign Affairs On Wednesday, June 4, the Europe Subcommittee held a hearing called “Assessing the Challenges Facing NATO.” The hearing comes as NATO members prepare to convene later this month for the NATO summit in The Hague. During his opening remarks, Subcommittee Chairman Keith Self underscored the importance of member states meeting their defense spending commitments, a key topic of the upcoming summit. On Thursday, June 5, the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee held a hearing called “After Assad: The Future of Syria.” During his opening remarks Subcommittee Chairman Michael Lawler noted that Syria is at a turning point and underscored the importance of Syrian stability and the vital role the Syrian people play in the Middle East.   House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence On Wednesday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Defense Intelligence and Overhead Architecture held a closed hearing called “National Reconnaissance Office, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency FY 2026 Budget Hearing.” On Wednesday, June 4, the Subcommittee on the National Security Agency and Cyber held a closed hearing called “FY 2026 Budget Request for the National Security Agency.” On Thursday, June 5, the Subcommittee on Defense Intelligence and Overhead Architecture held a closed hearing called “FY 2026 Budget Request for the Military Services.” On Thursday, June 5, the Subcommittee on Defense Intelligence and Overhead Architecture held a closed hearing called “FY 2026 Budget Request for United States Cyber Command and United States Special Operations Command.” On Thursday, June 5, the Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise held a closed hearing called “FY 2026 Budget Request for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security.” Judiciary On Wednesday, June 4, the Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust held a hearing called “The Elite Universities Cartel: A History of Anticompetitive Collusion Inflating the Cost of Higher Education,” to examine the anticompetitive practices of the Ivy League institutions that keep class sizes small and may inflate the cost of higher education. On Thursday, June 5, the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance held a hearing called “Foreign Influence on American’s Data Through the CLOUD Act,” to explore the ramifications of the data access agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom under the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act and identify areas of potential reform. It also examined the UK's secret order that requires Apple to build a backdoor into its products to allow access to all Apple users' content uploaded to the company's cloud, including encrypted content, and detail the importance of encryption for security and privacy.    Natural Resources On Wednesday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing titled “Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness.” Enjoyed by millions, recreational fishing is both a major pastime activity and an important economic driver for coastal communities. Similarly, commercial fishing is an engine for job creation and economic growth that makes a significant contribution to the nation’s food supply chain. The system developed under the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) has made America the world’s gold standard in fisheries management. Operating under this system and by engaging with stakeholders, regulators, and other experts, Congress can identify new opportunities to support fishing in the United States, safeguard fishing’s role in the national economy, and meet responsible stewardship obligations. The hearing examined opportunities to partner with the Trump administration and sector stakeholders to develop the policies needed to steward and promote the productive harvest of our seafood resources.   Oversight and Government Reform On Wednesday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing called "Safeguarding Procurement: Examining Fraud Risk Management in the Department of Defense." At the hearing, members examined strategies to combat fraud in the Department of Defense (DOD) and the steps the DOD is taking to address these problems. Reducing the risk of fraud will save the Department and American taxpayers billions of dollars. On Wednesday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency held a hearing called "Public Funds, Private Agendas: NGOs Gone Wild." At the hearing, members and witnesses exposed the ties that bind left-wing nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), Democrat elected officials and appointees, and bureaucrats who write grants and contracts. Radical Democrats have funneled billions of taxpayer dollars to NGOs to advance destructive policies, such as open borders and the Green New Deal scam—all while lining the pockets of their friends and allies. Members and witnesses agreed that NGOs’ taxpayer-funded slush funds must be shut down to prevent the waste and abuse of taxpayer resources.   On Thursday, June 5, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a full committee hearing called "The Federal Government in the Age of Artificial Intelligence." During the hearing, expert witnesses stressed the urgent need for the federal government to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly to enhance efficiency, improve public services, and reduce costs for taxpayers. In support of President Trump’s commitment to maintaining U.S. dominance in AI, members underscored the House Oversight Committee’s ongoing efforts to eliminate unnecessary obstacles and accelerate responsible AI innovation. Members concluded that the Biden Administration’s regulation-first approach to AI stifled technological progress and emphasized that the entire federal government needs the tools and authorities now to deploy AI effectively.  Rules On Tuesday, June 3, the Committee on Rules met on the following measures:
  Science, Space, and Technology On Thursday, June 5, the Subcommittee on Research & Technology and the Subcommittee on Energy held a joint hearing called "Pursuing the Golden Age of Innovation: Strategic Priorities in Biotechnology." Witnesses from academia, industry, and the National Labs, joined to discuss emerging biotechnology research, barriers to innovation, and whole-of-nation strategies for safeguarding America's leadership in this rapidly evolving field. Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party On Monday, June 2, the Select Committee on China sent a letter to Almonty Industries, Inc., requesting detailed information about the company’s capacity and commitment to supply the United States with tungsten—a critical mineral used in ammunition, aerospace components, and advanced electronics. On Tuesday, June 3, the Committee commended Eastern Michigan University’s decision to end its partnerships with two Chinese universities tied to the Chinese military and national security apparatus. The closure follows letters from Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI). Eastern Michigan University now joins Oakland University and the University of Detroit Mercy in becoming the latest Michigan schools to end joint institutes with Chinese counterparts On Wednesday, June 4, the Committee hosted a press conference to commemorate the legacy of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Held on the massacre's 36th anniversary, the event highlighted the powerful courage of dissidents and pro-democracy advocates in China today. During the conference, Chairman Moolenaar took concrete action delivering a letter calling on Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to end the city's sister-city relationship with Beijing, a move aimed at rejecting CCP propaganda and standing unequivocally with the Chinese people.    Small Business On Tuesday, June 3, three bills from the House Committee on Small Business passed through the House Committee on Rules.
On Thursday, June 5, the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access held a hearing called "Investing in America: How Private Equity Empowers Main Street." The purpose of this hearing was to examine how private equity investments strengthen Main Street America.    Transportation and Infrastructure On Wednesday, June 4, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a hearing called "FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Stakeholder Perspectives on Implementation One Year Later." The hearing is part of the Committee’s efforts to ensure the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 is implemented in a timely manner and as Congress intended, as the House also continues its efforts to support the modernization of the air traffic control system through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.   On Thursday, June 5, President Trump’s nominee to lead the United States Coast Guard, Acting Commandant Admiral Kevin E. Lunday, appeared before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation to answer questions about the future of the Coast Guard. During the hearing, Subcommittee Members highlighted the importance of the historic $21.2 billion investment in the Coast Guard included in the House-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). Subcommittee Chairman Mike Ezell (R-MS) said, “The reconciliation investments we were able to secure under President Trump’s leadership are absolutely transformational. I think everybody on this subcommittee would agree that the billions we are seeing in investment for our Coasties is a nonpartisan issue. We’ve got to get this done.”  |