A View of the House Floor

This week, the House of Representatives will not consider any legislation.

A View of the Senate Floor

This week, the Senate will not consider any legislation. 

Notes & Happenings

What every House Republican needs to know looking ahead:

·         Monthly employment data for April 2012 is released (Friday)

·         Interest rates on student loans to double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent on July 1, 2012

·         Transportation funding expires on September 30, 2012

A View of the Committees

Monday, April 30 2012

Committee on Energy and Commerce

Subcommittee on Health Field Hearing @ 9:30 AM: “A Review of Efforts to Protect the Health of Jockeys and Horses in Horseracing: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania”

Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Field Hearing @ 10 AM: “STEM Education in Action:  Local Schools, Non-Profits, and Businesses Doing Their Part to Secure America’s Future: Madison, Alabama”

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Committee on Homeland Security

Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Field Hearing @ 2 PM: “Using Technology to Facilitate Trade and Enhance Security at Our Ports of Entry: Laredo, Texas”

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Committee on Natural Resources

Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Field Hearing @ 9 AM: “Federal Regulation: Economic, Job and Energy Security Implications of Federal Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation: Denver, Colorado”

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Committee on Natural Resources

Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Hearing @ 9 AM: “Federal Geospatial Spending, Duplication and Land Inventory Management: Colorado Springs, Colorado”

Friday, May 4, 2012

No Committee Activity

RPC Policy Point of the Week: “Operation Fast and Furious”

Courtesy of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform – click here to access.