House
To consider H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
1:00 PM ET
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Feb 23 – Feb 27, 2026 · 36 hearings on the schedule that week. Entries link to transcripts and summaries where they exist.
1:00 PM ET
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4:00 PM ET
The House Rules Committee approved closed rules for H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758, advancing the bills to the floor while blocking all proposed amendments from both parties.
9:30 AM ET
Michael P. Cadenazzi, Jr. (Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy, U.S. Department of War) outlined a four-pillar strategy after investing $975 million to rebuild critical mineral supply chains.
10:00 AM ET
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10:00 AM ET
Justin Overbaugh (Acting Director, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency) set a fiscal year 2026 target for full operational capability of the delayed National Background Investigation Services system.
10:00 AM ET
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10:00 AM ET
Marsden Hanna (Head of Energy and Sustainability Policy, Google) announced $40 billion Texas investment and projected $175-185 billion in 2026 infrastructure spending.
10:00 AM ET
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was identified as a primary security focus, requiring early SEAR 1 designations to unlock federal assets for the 11 host cities.
10:00 AM ET
Witnesses urged Congress to expand Pell Grant eligibility to short-term technical programs and modernize the Perkins Act to help small businesses overcome a critical skilled labor shortage.
10:00 AM ET
Members and witnesses emphasized lifting the 1997 Medicare cap on residency slots and modernizing Graduate Medical Education to address critical physician shortages in rural and underserved communities.
10:00 AM ET
Jacob Helberg announced the State Department is prioritizing commercial diplomacy to counter Chinese economic coercion by leveraging private sector investment and multilateral frameworks like the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
10:00 AM ET
Members and witnesses demanded the immediate rescission of a VA rule reducing disability ratings for veterans using medication, despite Secretary Doug Collins' pledge not to enforce the regulation.
10:00 AM ET
Witnesses and members celebrated the VA's decision to halt a rule that would have reduced disability ratings for veterans using medication to manage their service-connected conditions.
2:30 PM ET
The subcommittee favorably reported H.R. 982 and five other bills to the full committee, seeking to expand veteran benefits for apprenticeships, flight training, and home loan guarantees.
10:00 AM ET
Damon Wilson (President and CEO, National Endowment for Democracy) testified that the organization is prioritizing digital security and countering Chinese "sharp power" to address a 17-year global democratic recession.
10:15 AM ET
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10:15 AM ET
Witnesses testified that federal permitting delays for vegetation management on rights-of-way increase wildfire risks and drive up electricity costs, urging the Senate to pass the Fix Our Forests Act.
10:30 AM ET
The subcommittee debated several bills to expedite domestic mining permitting and establish a strategic mineral reserve to reduce U.S. dependence on Chinese critical mineral supply chains.
10:15 AM ET
The hearing highlighted a "regulatory cliff" where new EPA standards for PFAS and lead service lines threaten the financial solvency of small and mid-sized water utilities.
10:15 AM ET
Members debated replacing the current patchwork of state laws with a federal mandate versus expanding voluntary, private-sector-led paid leave initiatives to address the lack of national coverage.
2:00 PM ET
Rep. Kevin Kiley (R, CA-3) noted that 60 percent of public school teachers use AI, but 70 percent report feeling unprepared to use the technology effectively in classrooms.
10:30 AM ET
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2:00 PM ET
David Peters (Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement, Bureau of Industry and Security) announced that BIS is prioritizing data analytics and the Disruptive Technology Strike Force to block illicit technology transfers.
2:00 PM ET
The Army reported allocating $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2024 to modernize its 23 organic industrial base sites through a 15-year plan focused on infrastructure and technology.
9:30 AM ET
Steve Pearce (Nominee to be Director, Bureau of Land Management) pledged to uphold federal law against large-scale public land sales and defer disposal decisions to Congress.
10:00 AM ET
Casey Means (Nominee for Surgeon General, U.S. Public Health Service) pledged to prioritize metabolic health and combat chronic disease by targeting ultra-processed foods during her Senate confirmation hearing.
10:00 AM ET
Adam Telle (Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works) announced the "Building Infrastructure Not Paperwork" initiative to streamline project delivery and reduce bureaucratic delays for water infrastructure.
10:15 AM ET
Colin McDonald (Associate Deputy Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice) defended his nomination to lead the new National Fraud Enforcement Division, pledging a "relentless" crackdown on government fraud.
2:30 PM ET
William W. Kirk (Inspector General, U.S. Small Business Administration) said his office cannot investigate billions in RRF/SVOG fraud before April/May deadlines expire.
3:00 PM ET
Closed to the public — no transcript.
9:30 AM ET
Witnesses testified FDA issued at least 23 complete response letters for rare disease therapies since early 2025 while advisory meetings fell 65%.
9:30 AM ET
Mark Ditlevson (Nominee for Assistant Secretary of Defense, U.S. Department of Defense) defended domestic military deployments and the use of high-energy lasers for border security despite FAA safety warnings.
10:00 AM ET
Closed to the public — no transcript.
10:00 AM ET
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10:00 AM ET
Michelle W. Bowman (Vice Chair for Supervision, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System) said regulators will propose Basel capital rules before end of March.
10:15 AM ET
Chuck Grassley reported H.R.6719 as amended with three bipartisan child-safety bills honoring James Woods and advanced Gregory Gilmore's US attorney nomination.
No hearings were on the schedule for Friday.