[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 24, 2007)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D559-D561]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                   COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY,

                             APRIL 25, 2007

        (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated)


                                 Senate

  Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: to hold 
hearings to examine challenges and opportunities facing American 
agricultural producers, focusing on farm programs and the commodity 
title of the farm bill, 9:30 a.m., SD-106.
  Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Defense, to hold 
hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 
for the Missile Defense Agency, 10:30 a.m., SD-192.
  Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Airland, to hold 
hearings to examine whether the Army is properly sized, organized, 
and equipped to respond to the most likely missions over the next 
two decades while retaining adequate capability to respond to all 
contingencies along the spectrum of combat in review of the Defense 
Authorization Request for fiscal year 2008 and the Future Years 
Defense Program, 10 a.m., SR-222.
  Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, to hold 
hearings to examine language and cultural awareness capabilities for 
the Department of Defense, 2 p.m., SR-325.
  Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, to hold hearings to examine 
Department of Energy atomic energy defense programs in review of the 
Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2008, 3:30 p.m., SR-
232A.
  Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: business 
meeting to consider pending calendar business, 2:30 p.m., SR-253.
  Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Water 
and Power, to hold hearings to examine S. 324, to direct the 
Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of water resources in 
the State of New Mexico, S.542, to authorize the Secretary of the 
Interior to conduct feasibility studies to address certain water 
shortages within the Snake, Boise, and Payette River systems in the 
State of Idaho, S. 752, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior 
to participate in the implementation of the Platte River Recovery 
Implementation Program for Endangered Species in the Central and 
Lower Platte River Basin and to modify the Pathfinder Dam and 
Reservoir, S. 1037, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to 
assist in the planning, design, and construction of the Tumalo 
Irrigation District Water Conservation Project in Deschutes County, 
Oregon, S. 1116 and H.R. 902, bills to facilitate the use for 
irrigation and other purposes of water produced in connection with 
development of energy resources, S. 175, to provide for a 
feasibility study of alternatives to augment the water supplies of 
the Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District and cities served 
by the District, S. 1112 and H.R. 235, bills to allow for the 
renegotiation of the payment schedule of contracts between the 
Secretary of the Interior and the Redwood Valley County Water 
District, 2:30 p.m., SD-366.
  Committee on Environment and Public Works: Subcommittee on Clean 
Air and Nuclear Safety, to hold an

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oversight hearing to examine the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 10 
a.m., SD-406.
  Committee on the Judiciary: business meeting to consider S. 376, 
to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions 
relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement 
officers, S. 119, to prohibit profiteering and fraud relating to 
military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts, S. 1079, to 
establish the Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial 
Commission, S. 735, to amend title 18, United States Code, to 
improve the terrorist hoax statute, H.R. 740, to amend title 18, 
United States Code, to prevent caller ID spoofing, S. 221, to amend 
title 9, United States Code, to provide for greater fairness in the 
arbitration process relating to livestock and poultry contracts, S. 
495, to prevent and mitigate identity theft, to ensure privacy, to 
provide notice of security breaches, and to enhance criminal 
penalties, law enforcement assistance, and other protections against 
security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally 
identifiable information, S. 239, to require Federal agencies, and 
persons engaged in interstate commerce, in possession of data 
containing sensitive personally identifiable information, to 
disclose any breach of such information, S. 879, to amend the 
Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal, S. 
Res. 125, designating May 18, 2007, as ``Endangered Species Day'', 
and encouraging the people of the United States to become educated 
about, and aware of, threats to species, success stories in species 
recovery, and the opportunity to promote species conservation 
worldwide, S. Res. 116, designating May 2007 as ``National 
Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month'' and supporting efforts to 
increase awareness of autoimmune diseases and increase funding for 
autoimmune disease research, S. Res. 146, designating June 20, 2007, 
as ``American Eagle Day'', and celebrating the recovery and 
restoration of the American bald eagle, the national symbol of the 
United States, S. Res. 162, commemorating and acknowledging the 
dedication and sacrifice made by the men and women who have lost 
their lives while serving as law enforcement officers, and the 
nominations of Robert Gideon Howard, Jr., to be United States 
Marshal for the Eastern District of Arkansas, Frederick J. Kapala, 
to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of 
Illinois, and Benjamin Hale Settle, to be United States District 
Judge for the Western District of Washington, John Roberts Hackman, 
to be United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Virginia, 
Department of Justice, and possible authorization of subpoenas in 
the connection with investigation into replacement of U.S. 
attorneys, 10 a.m., SD-226.
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs: to hold an oversight hearing to 
examine the Department of Veterans Affairs, focusing on mental 
health issues, 2 p.m., SR-418.


                                 House

  Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, 
Science, and Related Agencies, on Members of Congress, 10 a.m., H-
309 Capitol.
  Subcommittee on Defense, on Shipbuilding (Industry Officials), 10 
a.m., and on Shipbuilding (Navy Officials) 1:30 p.m., 2359 Rayburn.
  Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Oversight and 
Investigations, hearing on Contracting for the Iraqi Security 
Forces, 9 a.m., 2212 Rayburn.
  Committee on Education and Labor, hearing on Examining Unethical 
Practices in the Student Loan Industry, 10:30 a.m., 2175 Rayburn.
  Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Environment and 
Hazardous Materials, hearing entitled ``Perchlorate: Health and 
Environment Impacts of Unregulated Exposure,'' 10 a.m., 2322 
Rayburn.
  Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled ``Living Without Health 
Insurance: Why Every American Needs Coverage,'' 10 am., 2123 
Rayburn.
  Committee on Financial Services, hearing on H.R. 698, Industrial 
Bank Holding Company Act of 2007, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn.
  Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Africa and Global 
Health, hearing on Malaria Awareness Day: Leveraging Progress for 
Future Advances, 2:30 p.m., 2172 Rayburn.
  Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness and Response, hearing entitled 
``Examining the Military's Support of Civil Authorities During 
Disasters,'' 10 a.m., 1539 Longworth.
  Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and 
Technology, hearing entitled ``Addressing the Nation's Cybersecurity 
Challenges: Reducing Vulnerabilities Requires Strategic Investment 
and Immediate Action,'' 1:30 p.m., 1538 Longworth.
  Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, hearing 
entitled ``Strong Oversight at the Department of Homeland Security: 
A Predicate to Good Government, 10 a.m., 311 Cannon.
  Committee on the Judiciary, to consider the following: a 
resolution authorizing the Chairman to issue a subpoena to Monica 
Goodling for testimony and related documents at a hearing before the 
Committee regarding the circumstances surrounding recent 
terminations of U.S. Attorneys, representations to Congress 
regarding those circumstances, and related matters; and a resolution 
directing the House General Counsel to apply to a United States 
district court for an order immunizing from use in prosecutions the 
testimony of, and related information provided by, Monica Goodling 
under compulsion at proceedings before or ancillary to the Committee 
regarding the circumstances surrounding recent terminations of U.S. 
Attorneys, representations to Congress regarding those 
circumstances, and related matters; and to mark up the following 
measures: H.R. 1592, Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention 
Act of 2007; H.R. 692, Army Specialist Joseph P. Micks Federal Flag 
Code Amendment Act of 2007; and H. Res. 314, Supporting the goals of 
World Intellectual Property Day, 10:15 a.m., 2141 Rayburn.
  Committee on Natural Resources, to mark up the following bills: 
H.R. Lumbee Recognition Act; H.R. 487, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe 
Equitable Compensation Amendments Act of 2007; H.R. 1080, Grand 
Teton National Park Extension Act of 2007; H.R. 1114, Alaska Water 
Resources Act of 2007; H.R. 1294, Thomasina E. Jordon Indian Tribes 
of Virginia Federal Recognition Act

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of 2006; and H.R. 1328, Indian Health Care Improvement Act 
Amendments of 2007, 11 a.m., 1324 Longworth.
  Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, to continue hearings on the 
following bills: H.R. 900, Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2007; and 
H.R. 1230, Puerto Rico Self Determination Act of 2007, 3 p.m., 1324 
Longworth.
  Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, to consider the 
issuance of subpoenas, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.
  Subcommittee on Domestic Policy, hearing on the examination of 
Section 1221 on the Energy Policy Act of 2005 by the Department of 
Energy, 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn.
  Committee on Science and Technology, to mark up the following 
measures: H.R. 1867, National Science Foundation Authorization Act 
of 2007; H.R. 1868, Technology Innovation and Manufacturing 
Stimulation Act of 2007; H. Con. Res. 95, Honoring the career and 
research accomplishments of Frances E. Allen, the 2006 recipient of 
the A.M. Turing Award; H. Res. 316, Recognizing the accomplishments 
of Roger D. Kornberg, Andrew Fire, Craig Mello, John C. Mather, and 
George F. Smott for being awarded Novel Prizes in the fields of 
chemistry, physiology or medicine, and physics, 10 a.m., 2318 
Rayburn.
  Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on 
Aviation, hearing on Essential Air Services Program/Small Community 
Air Service Development Program, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn.
  Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, hearing 
on Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn.
  Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Health, hearing on 
2007 Medicare Trustees Report, 2 p.m., 1100 Longworth.
  Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, executive, briefing on 
Hot-Spots, 8:45 a.m., H-405 Capitol.