The Week Ahead

Capitol Hill June 5, 2012

The House returns on Tuesday with 10 bills under suspension of rules. Floor action is scheduled for H.R. 5325 the Energy & Water Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2013. Conference negotiations on the Surface Transportation Extension continue to stall over the Keystone XL Pipeline amendment. In the Senate a bill addressing gender equality in compensation is scheduled for a roll call vote. For details of the Majority Leader’s schedule visit the “read more” link. read more>
Committee Hearing Schedule Highlights
HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS: FINANCIAL SERVICES
Sub-Committee Markup
June 6, 11:00 a.m. 2362-B Rayburn
Financial Services Subcommittee (Chairwomen Emerson, R-MO) of the House Appropriations Committee will mark up legislation making appropriations for departments under its jurisdiction.

SENATE ENVIRONMENT & PUBLIC WORKS: TRANSPORTATION BILL UPDATE
Full-Committee Briefing
June 5, T.B.A. 325 The Capitol
Senate Environment and Public Works  (Chairwoman Boxer, D-CA) will hold a briefing on House and Senate Conference for the Surface Transportation bill.
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