Committee Watch: Gun Violence & Extremism, Presidential Obstruction of Justice, and U.S. Policy on Hong Kong

Before bills and nominations are brought up for a passage vote in Congress, they typically have to be considered and approved by relevant committees ― which also conduct oversight of federal agencies. Here’s a look at what congressional committees will be holding hearings on this week.

Schedule subject to change. All times Eastern.

TUESDAY

• The Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing on the sourcing and use of minerals for clean energy technologies. 9:30am
• The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing regarding Holocaust-era insurance claims. 10am
• The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing titled “Presidential Obstruction of Justice and Abuse of Power”. 1pm
• The House Intelligence Committee will hold a hearing to vote on motions to release executive session material. 5:30pm

WEDNESDAY

• The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing titled “Mass Violence, Extremism, and Digital Responsibility”. 10am
• The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing titled “Oversight of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act”. 10am
• The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a hearing titled “U.S. Policy in the Indo-Pacific Region: Hong Kong, Alliances and Partnerships, and Other Issues”. 10am
• The Joint Economic Committee will hold a hearing titled “Gun Violence in America: Understanding and Reducing the Costs of Firearm Injuries and Deaths”. 2:15pm

THURSDAY

• The Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee will hold a hearing on the nomination of Eugene Scalia to be Secretary of Labor. 9am
• The House Judiciary Committee will hold an oversight hearing on policing practices. 10am
• The House Budget Committee will hold a hearing titled “Solutions to Rising Economic Inequality”. 10am
• The Joint Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress will hold a hearing titled “Recommendations for Improving the Budget and Appropriations Process: A Look at the Work of the Joint Select Committee”. 10am

See the full Senate committee schedule here.

See the full House committee schedule here.

Tell your reps what you think they should be focusing on and share your thoughts on the week’s schedule in the comments below!

― Eric Revell