Senate
Nomination of Smith for Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development
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Apr 20 – Apr 24, 2026 · 65 hearings on the schedule that week. Entries link to transcripts and summaries where they exist.
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3:00 PM ET
Doug Burgum defended a roughly $15 billion fiscal 2027 request centered on energy dominance, wildland fire unification, and reauthorizing the Legacy Restoration Fund.
3:30 PM ET
David Beck said NNSA will deliver modernized warheads ahead of schedule and manufacture 100 plutonium pits collectively by December 2028.
4:00 PM ET
House Rules Committee convened to set floor rules for H.R. 1897, H.R. 4690, H.R. 5587 and H.Res. 1182 on energy and rural policy.
5:15 PM ET
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8:00 AM ET
Samuel J. Paparo, Jr. (Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command) said the largest-ever Balikatan exercise began yesterday with 19,000 troops integrating American, Philippine and Japanese missiles.
2:30 PM ET
Tim Kaine revealed Japan will now export lethal defense technologies and join Balikatan, which Samuel Paparo hailed as transformational leadership strengthening deterrence.
9:30 AM ET
Chris Wright (Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy) said emergency orders preserved 17 gigawatts and multiple advanced reactors will go critical by America's 250th birthday.
10:00 AM ET
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2:00 PM ET
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10:00 AM ET
Rosa Thurnher (Owner, Aztec Travel Inc dba El Ponce, The Independent Restaurant Coalition) backed FTC delivery fee transparency rulemaking amid 30% platform commissions.
10:00 AM ET
Rep. Issa (R, CA-48) announced plans to advance an amended Pro Codes Act to preserve copyright for standards development organizations while ensuring free public access to laws.
10:00 AM ET
Committee debated HR 941 on small-business lending data and HR 8286 on proxy advisors, rejecting Maxine Waters and Gregory Meeks amendments and postponing recorded votes.
10:00 AM ET
Kevin Warsh (Nominee to be Member and Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System) denied Trump sought a rate-cut pledge and promised independent monetary policy.
10:00 AM ET
Rep. Jay Obernolte (R, CA-23) advocated for his bipartisan National Commission on Robotics Act to create a federal strategy for reclaiming global leadership and countering China’s massive industrial investments.
10:00 AM ET
Chairman Rep. Jason Smith (R, MO-8) announced that the Trump administration and CMS have shut down 450 fraudulent hospices to combat an estimated $60 billion in annual Medicare losses.
10:00 AM ET
Witnesses and members highlighted that cyber-enabled fraud losses surpassed $20 billion in 2025, prompting calls to designate ransomware actors as terrorists and pursue homicide charges for hospital-related deaths.
10:00 AM ET
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Secretary, HHS) defended the FY2027 budget request, highlighting a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund and new dietary guidelines as key administration priorities.
2:00 PM ET
Lawmakers reviewed the Guthrie-Pallone SAT Streamlining Act to impose FCC shot clocks with tolling for satellite licensing amid explosive orbital growth.
10:15 AM ET
The committee marked up H.R. 8210 to reauthorize WIOA, with Tim Walberg offering a substitute amendment and postponing recorded votes on Democratic amendments.
10:15 AM ET
Sen. Schmitt (R-MO) released documents detailing "Operation Arctic Frost," an FBI investigation that allegedly targeted Republican organizations and secretly obtained cell phone records of nine members of Congress.
10:30 AM ET
Committee reported H.R. 1501 as amended 21-16 and H.R. 5929 as amended, codifying mining and processing as FAST-41 sectors and expediting DPA-funded projects.
10:30 AM ET
The FY2027 budget request includes $1 billion for the National Guard and Reserve Equipment Account in the base budget for the first time, ending historical reliance on congressional add-ons.
2:30 PM ET
Reserve chiefs testified that Guard and Reserve provide over 30% of Operation Epic Fury forces while seeking $1 billion equipment account in FY27 base budget.
11:00 AM ET
The committee rejected Debbie Wasserman Schultz's amendment to release the FTC food marketing report by 24-30 roll call vote after debate on childhood obesity.
1:15 PM ET
Rep. Luttrell (R, TX-8) and Rep. McGarvey (D, KY-3) confronted Tim Sirhal (Acting Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Benefits, VBA) over an overdue insurance report due in January.
2:00 PM ET
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2:30 PM ET
The administration detailed a strategic shift toward "flexible realism," prioritizing targeted, interest-driven security partnerships over open-ended aid to counter the center of gravity for global terrorism in Africa.
3:00 PM ET
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10:00 AM ET
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11:30 AM ET
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3:00 PM ET
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10:00 AM ET
Ho Nieh (Chairman, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission) reported finalizing Part 53 early, approving TerraPower construction permit, Palisades restart pathway and thirteen license renewals.
2:00 PM ET
Jane Neal (Senior Vice President, AMG Vanadium) warned EPA Region 5 could end legitimate recycling variances after 2031, threatening forty percent of domestic ferrovanadium supply.
10:00 AM ET
Scott Bessent (Secretary, US Department of the Treasury) defended a fiscal 2027 request cutting Treasury funding 12 percent, or $1.5 billion, while maintaining core services.
2:30 PM ET
Doug Burgum (Secretary of the Interior, US Department of the Interior) defended FY27 budget proposing new wildland fire service, marine minerals administration, and $10 billion capital program.
2:30 PM ET
Howard Lutnick (Secretary of Commerce, US Department of Commerce) said $21 billion in BEAD non-deployment funds guidance will arrive within two months after listening sessions.
3:00 PM ET
Howard Lutnick defended the fiscal year 2027 budget's 12.2 percent Commerce cut while promising guidance on $21 billion in remaining BEAD funds within two months.
10:00 AM ET
Lawmakers examined EXPLORE Act Title II implementation to expand accessible trails, parking, and visitor information before the America250 visitation surge.
10:15 AM ET
Developing energy on tribal trust lands requires nearly fifty federal approvals versus fewer than five on private lands, according to opening testimony examining barriers.
10:00 AM ET
Jamieson Greer (United States Trade Representative, Office of the United States Trade Representative) claimed goods deficit fell 24% and exports hit record highs under Trump's reciprocal tariff program.
10:00 AM ET
Admiral Samuel Paparo (Commander, US Indo-Pacific Command) said the largest-ever Balikatan exercise began yesterday integrating US, Philippine, and Japanese missiles.
3:00 PM ET
Brandon Williams (Under Secretary for Nuclear Security, United States Department of Energy) requested $32.8 billion to fully modernize all three triad legs and rebuild production infrastructure.
3:30 PM ET
Jason Potter (Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, Department of the Navy) unveiled $65.8 billion Golden Fleet request for 34 vessels.
10:00 AM ET
Committee advanced H.R. 364 unanimously 8-0, authorizing the Capitol Police Board to grant retirement waivers for sworn officers until age 65.
10:00 AM ET
Committee favorably reported H.R. 8352 by voice vote and H.R. 8365 by 13-11 recorded vote after adopting technical amendments to the House.
10:00 AM ET
Sen. Cruz announced he will soon introduce a Senate version of the House-passed Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act allowing unified organizations.
10:00 AM ET
CRTs have moved hundreds of billions in mortgage risk to private investors, significantly reducing taxpayer exposure while improving price transparency.
2:00 PM ET
Jonathan Burke (Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing, US Department of the Treasury) said Treasury is sharpening sanctions lists and removing outdated designations to improve impact.
10:00 AM ET
Committee advanced 23 export control measures including HR 8202 extending violations statute from five to ten years, reporting bills favorably with roll call votes postponed.
10:00 AM ET
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) refused to release written pharmaceutical pricing agreements tomorrow, citing proprietary trade secrets protections.
10:00 AM ET
Jared Isaacman (Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration) defended the $18.8 billion FY27 request amid bipartisan warnings Congress will reject its 23% cut.
10:15 AM ET
Senators examined China's $225-$600 billion annual IP theft and heard calls for stronger penalties, patent reform, and export controls to protect American innovation.
10:15 AM ET
Rep. Allen spotlighted his PBM Kickback Prohibition Act to ban PBM payments steering employer plans, with witnesses calling kickbacks costly conflicts undermining fiduciaries.
2:00 PM ET
Robert Kennedy Jr (Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services) defended the fiscal year 2027 budget touting drug pricing deals, transparency reforms, and rural health investments.
2:00 PM ET
Rep. Ramirez's motion to subpoena Stephen Miller and Thomas Homan was tabled on a 15-14 vote after witnesses were excused.
3:00 PM ET
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8:00 AM ET
Subcommittee favorably reported FY27 National Security-State bill to full committee on 8-5 recorded vote after markup with no amendments offered.
9:00 AM ET
The subcommittee favorably reported the FY27 Agriculture-FDA bill 10-7, setting $26.27 billion in discretionary spending, a $380 million cut from FY26.
11:00 AM ET
Howard Lutnick (Secretary, US Department of Commerce) defended the $9.2 billion fiscal 2027 request while repeatedly refusing to answer Epstein-related questions today.
9:30 AM ET
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10:15 AM ET
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No hearings were on the schedule for Friday.