Congress is back in session today after a week long recess. This week the House is expected to consider Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations beginning Tuesday at noon and floor consideration of Transportation-HUD Appropriations may begin as early as Thursday. The Senate is expected to continue consideration of a bill that would extend provisions of the Patriot Act and overhaul domestic surveillance authorities.
Here are a few committee hearings we’re watching this week.
TUESDAY, JUNE 2
House Appropriations
FISCAL 2016 APPROPRIATIONS: DEFENSE
10:15 a.m., 2359 Rayburn Bldg.
Full Committee Markup
House Judiciary
PUBLIC COLLEGES AND THE FIRST AMENDMENT
2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn Bldg.
Subcommittee Hearing
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
Senate HELP
COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY
10 a.m., 430 Dirksen Bldg.
Full Committee Hearing
THURSDAY, JUNE 4
Senate Judiciary
PATENT OVERHAUL AND JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS
9:30 a.m., 226 Dirksen Bldg.
Full Committee Markup