[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 37 (Tuesday, March 23, 2004)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D272-D273]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                   COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY,

                             MARCH 24, 2004

        (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated)


                                 Senate

  Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy and Water 
Development, to hold hearings to examine the Bureau of Reclamation's 
Animas-La Plata Project, 10 a.m., SD-124.
  Subcommittee on Defense, to hold hearings to examine proposed 
budget estimates for fiscal year 2005 for the Department of the Air 
Force, 10 a.m., SD-192.
  Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, to 
hold hearings to examine the proposed Defense Authorization Request 
for fiscal year 2005, focusing on strategic forces and capabilities, 
9:30 a.m., SR-222.
  Subcommittee on Airland, to hold hearings to examinethe Defense 
Authorization request for fiscal year 2005 and future years defense 
program, focusing on Navy and Air Force aviation programs, 2 p.m., 
SR-232A.
  Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Subcommittee on 
Housing and Transportation, to hold hearings to examine the real 
estate appraisal industry, focusing on related issues involving 
financial markets and community investments, risk management, and 
consumer protection, 2:30 p.m., SD-538.
  Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to hold 
hearings to examine port security, 9:30 a.m., SR-253.
  Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: business meeting to 
consider pending calendar business, 11:30 a.m., SD-366.
  Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests, to hold hearings to 
examine S. 433, to provide for enhanced collaborative forest 
stewardship management within the Clearwater and Nez Perce National 
Forests in Idaho, S. 2180, to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to 
exchange certain lands in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests 
in the State of Colorado, and H.R. 1964, to assist the States of 
Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in conserving 
priority lands and natural resources in the Highlands region, 2:30 
p.m., SD-366.
  Committee on Environment and Public Works: to hold hearings to 
examine the environmental impacts on the United States natural gas 
supply, 10 a.m., SD-406.
  Committee on Governmental Affairs: Permanent Subcommittee on 
Investigations, to hold hearings to examine problems facing the 
credit counseling industry, focusing on cases of misconduct among 
credit card counseling agencies and their for-profit service 
providers and what solutions may be available to repair the 
industry, 9 a.m., SD-342.
  Committee on Indian Affairs: to hold hearings to examine S. 1529, 
to amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to include provisions 
relating to the payment and administration of gaming fees, 11 a.m., 
SD-562.
  Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine the 
nomination of Paul S. Diamond, to be United States District Judge 
for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 9 a.m., SD-226.


                                 House

  Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural 
Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies, on 
Food and Nutrition Service, 9:30 a.m., 2362A Rayburn.
  Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, Judiciary and Related 
Agencies, on Legal Activities; DEA; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, 
Firearms and Explosives, 10 a.m., and on U.S. Marshals Service and 
Federal Prison System, 2 p.m., H-309 Capitol.
  Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, on Nuclear Waste 
Disposal and Environmental Management, 10 a.m., 2362B Rayburn.
  Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Emergency Preparedness and 
Response, 10 a.m., 2360 Rayburn.
  Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and 
Related Agencies, on Health Resources and Services Administration, 
10:15 a.m., on Administration for Children and Families, 11:20 a.m, 
and on Secretary of Education, 1 p.m., 2358 Rayburn.
  Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury and Independent Agencies, 
on OMB, 10 a.m., 2358 Rayburn.
  Subcommittee on VA, HUD and Independent Agencies, on Chemical 
Safety Hazard Investigation Board, 10 a.m., and on Corporation for 
National and Community Service, 11 a.m., H-143 Capitol.
  Committee on Armed Services, hearing on the Fiscal Year 2005 
National Defense Authorization budget request from the Department of 
Defense, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn.
  Subcommittee on Readiness, hearing on the Pre-positioned Equipment 
Programs of the United States Army and United States Marine Corps, 2 
p.m., 2118 Rayburn.
  Subcommittee on Total Force, hearing on the Fiscal Year 2005 
National Defense Authorization budget request--Military Personnel 
Policy, Benefits and Compensation Overview, 1 p.m., 2212 Rayburn.
  Committee on Energy and Commerce, hearing on ``The State of U.S. 
Industry,'' 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.
  Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Housing and 
Community Opportunity, hearing on H.R. 3755, Zero Downpayment Act of 
2004, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn.
  Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Civil Service and 
Agency Organization, oversight hearing entitled ``Oversight of the 
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and the Federal Long-Term 
Care Insurance Program,'' 2 p.m., 2203 Rayburn
  Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory 
Affairs and the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats 
and International Relations, joint hearing entitled ``The Homeland 
Security Department's Plan to Consolidate and Co-locate Regional and 
Field Offices: Improving Communication and Coordination,'' 1 p.m., 
2247 Rayburn.
  Subcommittee on Human Rights and Wellness, hearing entitled ``10 
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DSHEA: The Status of Dietary Supplements in the United States,'' 10 
a.m., 2154 Rayburn.
  Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental 
Relations and the Census, oversight hearing entitled ``Electronic 
Government: A Progress Report on the Successes and Challenges of 
Government-wide Information Technology Solutions,'' 2:30 p.m., 2154 
Rayburn.
  Committee on International Relations, hearing on Safety and 
Security of Peace Corps Volunteers, 10:30 a.m., 2172 Rayburn.
  Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia, hearing on Saudi 
Arabia and the Fight Against Terrorism Financing, 1:30 a.m., 2172 
Rayburn.
  Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration, Border 
Security, and Claims, oversight hearing entitled ``How Would 
Millions of Guestworkers Impact Working Americans and Americans 
Seeking Employment?'' 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn.
  Committee on Resources, Subcommittee on Water and Power, oversight 
hearing on the Bureau of Reclamation's Facility Title Transfers: 
Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities; followed by a hearing on 
H.R. 3747, Wallowa Lake Dam Rehabilitation and Water Management Act 
of 2004, 2 p.m., 1324 Longworth.
  Committee on Rules, to consider H. Con. Res. 393, Establishing the 
congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal 
year 2005 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal 
years 2004 and 2006 through 2009, 1 p.m., H-313 Capitol.
  Committee on Science, Subcommittee on Energy, hearing on the 
Priorities in the Department of Energy Budget for Fiscal Year 2005, 
10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn.
  Subcommittee on Research and the Subcommittee on Environment, 
Technology and Standards, joint hearing on H.R. 3980, National 
Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004, 2 p.m., 2318 Rayburn.
  Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to mark up the 
following measures: H. Con. Res. 376, Authorizing the use of the 
Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby; H. Con. 
Res. 388, Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 
National Peace Officers' Memorial Service; H. Con. Res. 389, 
authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the D.C. Special 
Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run; H.R. 3550, Transportation Equity 
Act: A Legacy for Users; and H.R. 3994, Transportation Equity Act: A 
Legacy for Users, 11 a.m., 2167 Rayburn.
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs, hearing entitled ``Employing 
Veterans of Our Armed Forces,'' 11 a.m., 334 Cannon.
  Committee on Ways and Means, hearing on Board of Trustees 2004 
Annual Reports, 1 p.m., 1100 Longworth.
  Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, executive, hearing on 
Central Intelligence Agency Program Budget, 2 p.m., H-405 Capitol.
  Select Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Rules, 
hearing entitled ``Homeland Security Jurisdiction: The Perspective 
of Committee Leaders,'' 12:30 p.m., 2237 Rayburn.