This week

Apr 18 to Apr 24, Eastern time

Monday, Apr 20

3:30 PM · Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies

Budget Hearing – Department of the Interior

3:30 PM · Strategic Forces

Hearings to examine the Department of Energy's atomic energy defense activities and Department of Defense nuclear weapons programs in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program.

4:00 PM · House Committee on Rules

H.R. 4690 – Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R. 5587 – Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act of 2026; H.R. 1897 – ESA Amendments Act of 2025; H. Res. 1182 – Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities.

H.R. 1897 119-hr-4690119-hr-5587

5:15 PM · House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for Compartmented Programs (CLOSED)

Tuesday, Apr 21

8:00 AM · Senate Committee on Armed Services

Closed hearings to examine the posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command and United States Forces Korea in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by an open session at 9:30 a.m. in SD-G50.

9:30 AM · Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for the fiscal year 2027 for the Department of Energy.

10:00 AM · Health

The Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Health and Human Services Budget

10:00 AM · Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet

“Protecting U.S. Leadership in Codes Development and Enhancing Public Access”

10:00 AM · House Committee on Small Business

"Independent Work, Real Opportunity: The Gig Economy and the Future of Entrepreneurship."

10:00 AM · House Committee on Financial Services

Various Measures

H.R. 941 119-hr-425119-hr-8290119-hr-8286

10:00 AM · Border Security and Enforcement

“Online Scams, Crypto Fraud, and Digital Extortion: An Examination of How Transnational Criminal Networks Target Americans”

10:00 AM · Research and Technology

Robots Made in America: Advancing U.S. Leadership in Manufacturing and Automation

10:00 AM · House Committee on Ways and Means

Full Committee Hearing on Protecting Patients and Taxpayers: Cracking Down on Medicare Fraud

10:00 AM · National Intelligence Enterprise

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Hearing for the Department of Energy (CLOSED)

10:00 AM · Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Hearings to examine the nominations of Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

10:15 AM · House Committee on Education and Workforce

H.R. 8210, the "A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026"

10:15 AM · the Constitution

Hearings to examine Arctic Frost, focusing on conspiracy and coordination.

10:30 AM · House Committee on Natural Resources

Markup of: • H.R. 1501 (Rep. Shreve), “Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025” • H.R. 1687 (Rep. Fulcher), “Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act” or the “CLEAN Act” • H.R. 3756 (Rep. Crenshaw), “Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025” or the “FISH Act of 2025” • H.R. 4290 (Rep. Vasquez), “Downwinder Commemoration Act of 2025” • H.R. 5911 (Rep. Hurd), “Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act” • H.R. 5929 (Rep. Barr), “Critical Minerals Supply Chain Resiliency Act” • H.R. 6162 (Rep. Stansbury), “Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025” • H.R. 7618 (Rep. Kiggans), “American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026”

10:30 AM · Department of Defense

Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2027 for the National Guard and Reserves Forces.

11:00 AM · House Committee on Appropriations

Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill, Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Services and General Government Bill, and Interim Subcommittee Allocations

1:15 PM · Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs

Examining VA Benefits: Pension and Fiduciary, and VA Life Insurance Options

2:00 PM · Communications and Technology

SAT Streamlining Act: Modernizing Satellite Licensing for the Final Frontier

2:00 PM · Central Intelligence Agency

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Central Intelligence Agency (CLOSED)

2:00 PM · House Committee on Ethics

Ethics Committee Sanctions Hearing

2:30 PM · Africa and Global Health Policy

Hearings to examine the U.S. approach to counterterrorism in Africa.

2:30 PM · Seapower

Hearings to examine maritime unmanned surface vessels.

2:30 PM · Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies

Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of Health and Human Services.

3:00 PM · Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters.

3:30 PM · Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation

Cyber Posture of the Department of Defense

Wednesday, Apr 22

10:00 AM · Energy

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Oversight of Activities, Priorities, and Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.

10:00 AM · Environment

Help or Hindrance? The impact of U.S. Environmental Laws on Critical Material Supply Chains, National Security, and Economic Growth

10:00 AM · Federal Lands

Oversight Hearing on: “EXPLORE America250: Enhancing Accessibility at our National Parks and Public Lands”

10:00 AM · House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Various Measures

10:00 AM · House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

A Review of the President’s Budget Request for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for Fiscal Year 2027

10:00 AM · House Committee on the Judiciary

H.R. 8352, the Criminal History Access Act; H.R. 8365, the Monitor Accountability Act of 2026; and Ratification of Subcommittee Assignments

10:00 AM · House Committee on Ways and Means

Full Committee Hearing on the Trump Administration’s 2026 Trade Policy Agenda with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer

10:00 AM · House Committee on House Administration

Committee on House Administration Full Committee Markup

10:00 AM · House Committee on Armed Services

U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Indo-Pacific Region

10:00 AM · Housing and Insurance

Diversifying Risk: The Benefits of Reinsurance and Credit Risk Transfers

10:00 AM · Defense Intelligence and Overhead Architecture

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Military Services (CLOSED)

10:00 AM · Senate Committee on Finance

Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of Health and Human Services.

10:00 AM · Financial Services and General Government

Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of the Treasury.

10:00 AM · Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Hearings to examine federal boxing laws.

10:00 AM · Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies

Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of the Interior.

10:00 AM · Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies

Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of Commerce.

10:15 AM · Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions

"Profits Over Patients: The PBM Business Model Under Scrutiny"

10:15 AM · Indian and Insular Affairs

Oversight Hearing on "Tribal Natural Resource Development: Barriers and Successes"

10:15 AM · Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Hearings to examine China's theft of U.S. innovation.

11:30 AM · Defense Intelligence and Overhead Architecture

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Defense Intelligence Agency, United States Cyber Command, and United States Special Operations Command (CLOSED)

2:00 PM · House Committee on Homeland Security

Continuation of the Full Committee Hearing on March 25, 2026, titled “Funding Lapse and Security Gaps: Assessing the Harmful Impacts of the DHS Shutdown on Americans”

2:00 PM · National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions

Evaluating the Effectiveness of U.S. Sanctions Programs

2:00 PM · Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of Health and Human Services.

2:30 PM · Energy and Water Development

Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of Energy.

2:30 PM · Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies

Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of Agriculture.

3:00 PM · Strategic Forces

FY27 Budget Request for Nuclear Forces and Atomic Energy Defense Activities

3:00 PM · National Security Agency and Cyber

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the National Security Agency (CLOSED)

3:00 PM · Legislative Branch

Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2027 for the Senate Sergeant at Arms and United States Capitol Police.

3:00 PM · Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters.

3:30 PM · Seapower and Projection Forces

Revitalizing Shipbuilding and the Maritime Industrial Base

Thursday, Apr 23

8:00 AM · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs

Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Bill

9:00 AM · Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies

Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill

9:30 AM · Senate Committee on Armed Services

To receive a closed briefing on anomalous health incidents.

10:00 AM · Senate Committee on Finance

Hearings to examine The President's 2026 Trade Policy Agenda.

11:00 AM · Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies

Budget Hearing - Department of Commerce

Floor and committee schedules from the official calendars.