[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 39 (Monday, March 9, 2015)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D251-D253]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                      CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD

                Week of March 10 through March 13, 2015

                             Senate Chamber

  On Tuesday, at approximately 11 a.m., Senate will begin consideration 
of S. 178, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act.

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  During the balance of the week, Senate may consider any cleared 
legislative and executive business.


                           Senate Committees

        (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated)
  Committee on Appropriations: March 10, Subcommittee on Military 
Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, to hold 
hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for 
fiscal year 2016 for the Veterans Health Administration, 2:30 p.m., 
SD-124.
  March 10, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, to hold hearings to 
examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 
2016 for the Congressional Budget Office and the Government 
Accountability Office, 3 p.m., SD-138.
  March 11, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, to hold 
hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for 
fiscal year 2016 for the National Nuclear Safety Administration, 9 
a.m., SD-138.
  March 11, Subcommittee on Department of the Interior, Environment, 
and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget 
estimates and justification for fiscal year 2016 for Indian Health 
Service, 10 a.m., SD-124.
  March 11, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to examine 
proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2016 for 
the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 10 a.m., SD-562.
  March 11, Subcommittee on Department of Defense, to hold hearings 
to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal 
year 2016 for the Army, 10:30 a.m., SD-192.
  March 11, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related 
Programs, to hold hearings to examine protecting religious freedom 
abroad, 2 p.m., SD-124.
  March 12, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, to hold hearings to 
examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 
2016 for the Secretary of the Senate, the Senate Sergeant at Arms, 
and the Capitol Police, 9:45 a.m., SD-124.
  March 12, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related 
Agencies, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for 
fiscal year 2016 for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. 
Marshals Service, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Bureau of 
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; to be followed by a 
closed session in SVC-217 at approximately 12 p.m, 10 a.m., SD-192.
  March 12, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and 
Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to 
examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 
2016 for the Food and Drug Administration, 10 a.m., SD-138.
  Committee on Armed Services: March 10, to hold hearings to examine 
the posture of the Department of the Navy in review of the Defense 
Authorization Request for fiscal year 2016 and the Future Years 
Defense Program, 9:30 a.m., SD-G50.
  March 10, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, to 
receive a closed briefing on Iran's military and intelligence 
activities and impact on regional security, 2:30 p.m., SVC-217.
  March 11, Subcommittee on SeaPower, to hold hearings to examine 
Marine Corps ground modernization in review of the Defense 
Authorization Request for fiscal year 2016 and the Future Years 
Defense Program, 9:30 a.m., SR-222.
  March 11, Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, to 
hold hearings to examine military construction, environmental, 
energy, and base closure programs in review of the Defense 
Authorization Request for fiscal year 2016 and the Future Years 
Defense Program, 2:30 p.m., SH-216.
  March 12, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine U.S. 
Northern Command and U.S. Southern Command in review of the Defense 
Authorization Request for fiscal year 2016 and the Future Years 
Defense Program; with the possibility of a closed session in SVC-217 
following the open session, 9:30 a.m., SD-G50.
  March 12, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, to receive a closed 
briefing on missile defense programs in review of the Defense 
Authorization Request for fiscal year 2016 and the Future Years 
Defense Program, 2:30 p.m., SVC-217.
  Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: March 10, 
Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment, to hold 
hearings to examine venture exchanges and small-cap companies, 10 
a.m., SD-538.
  Committee on the Budget: March 11, to hold hearings to examine 
benefits of a balanced budget, 10:30 a.m., SD-608.
  Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: March 11, to 
hold hearings to examine a nationwide public safety wireless 
broadband network, 10 a.m., SR-253.
  March 12, Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness, to 
hold hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for 
fiscal year 2016 for the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, 9:30 a.m., SR-253.
  Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: March 12, to hold 
hearings to examine S. 556, to protect and enhance opportunities for 
recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, 10 a.m., SD-366.
  Committee on Environment and Public Works: March 11, to hold 
hearings to examine state regulators' perspectives on the clean 
power plan, 10 a.m., SD-406.
  Committee on Finance: March 10, to hold hearings to examine tax 
complexity, compliance, and administration, focusing on the merits 
of simplification in tax reform, 10 a.m., SD-215.
  March 12, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine protecting 
taxpayers from schemes and scams during the 2015 tax filing season, 
10 a.m., SD-215.
  Committee on Foreign Relations: March 10, to hold hearings to 
examine United States policy in Ukraine, focusing on countering 
Russia and driving reform, 10 a.m., SD-419.
  March 10, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the 
nominations of Stafford Fitzgerald Haney, of New Jersey, to be 
Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica, Gentry O. Smith, of North 
Carolina, to be Director of

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the Office of Foreign Missions, and to have the rank of Ambassador 
during his tenure of service, and Charles C. Adams, Jr., of 
Maryland, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Finland, all of the 
Department of State, and Matthew T. McGuire, of the District of 
Columbia, to be United States Executive Director of the 
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, 2:30 p.m., 
SD-419.
  March 11, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the 
President's request for authorization to use force against the 
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), focusing on military and 
diplomatic efforts, 9:30 a.m., SD-106.
  Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: March 10, to 
hold hearings to examine continuing America's leadership in medical 
innovation for patients, 10 a.m., SD-430.
  Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: March 12, 
to hold hearings to examine the Visa Waiver Program, focusing on 
implications for United States national security, 10 a.m., SD-342.
  Committee on Indian Affairs: March 11, to hold hearings to examine 
the nomination of Jonodev Osceola Chaudhuri, of Arizona, to be 
Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission, 2:30 p.m., SD-
628.
  Committee on Judiciary: March 10, Subcommittee on Antitrust, 
Competition Policy and Consumer Rights, to hold hearings to examine 
the antitrust decrees that govern the market for music, 10 a.m., SD-
226.
  March 11, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine certain 
nominations, 10 a.m., SD-226.
  Select Committee on Intelligence: March 10, to receive a closed 
briefing on certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH-219.
  March 12, Full Committee, to hold closed hearings to examine 
certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH-219.
  Special Committee on Aging: March 12, to hold hearings to examine 
how prepared Americans are for retirement, 10:30 a.m., SD-562.


                            House Committees

  No hearings are scheduled.