From the archive
Apr 20 – Apr 24, 2026 · 67 hearings on the schedule that week. Entries link to transcripts and summaries where they exist.
12:00 AM ET
Outcome unconfirmed. We have not confirmed whether this hearing took place. A missing recording does not establish cancellation.
April 29, 2026 · Nomination of Smith for Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development
3:00 PM ET
Doug Burgum defended the fiscal 2027 $16 billion Interior request emphasizing energy dominance, wildland fire unification, and reauthorizing the Legacy Restoration Fund.
3:30 PM ET
David Beck said NNSA will deliver warheads ahead of schedule and manufacture 100 plutonium pits by December 2028 to meet deterrence needs.
4:00 PM ET
Rep. Foxx (R, NC-5) advanced four energy and rural measures under closed rules after defeating a Democratic DHS funding amendment 6-3.
5:15 PM ET
Closed session. This meeting was scheduled as closed to the public. No public recording or transcript is expected.
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
Rebecca Gassler (Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Robotic and Autonomous Systems, U.S. Navy) said about 70 medium vessels plus sustainment will cost roughly $6.2 billion.
9:30 AM ET
Chris Wright (Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy) said emergency orders preserved 17 gigawatts of dispatchable power and saved lives during winter storm Fern.
10:00 AM ET
Kevin Warsh (Nominee to be Member and Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System) denied Trump demanded rate cuts despite reports.
10:00 AM ET
Rep. Smith (R, MO-8) said CMS under President Trump shut down 450 fake Los Angeles hospices that billed millions without providing care.
10:00 AM ET
The committee favorably reported HR 941, HR 8286, HR 8290 and HR 425 after rejecting all amendments by recorded votes.
10:00 AM ET
Rep. Jay Obernolte (R, CA-23) urged passage of his bipartisan National Commission on Robotics Act to develop a federal strategy countering China's industrial investments.
10:00 AM ET
Chairman Roger Williams said 70 million Americans earned one and a half trillion dollars from gig work while Kristin Sharp (CEO, Flex) cited 212 billion dollar app contribution in 2024.
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. confirmed the fiscal 2027 budget seeks elimination of CDC's Safe Motherhood program but declined to discuss Title X citing litigation.
2:00 PM ET
House subcommittee reviewed bipartisan Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act to impose FCC shot clocks with tolling for satellite licensing decisions.
10:00 AM ET
Rep. Issa (R, CA-48) said HR 4072 narrowly failed a suspension vote and will return to the House floor after this hearing gathers new information.
10:00 AM ET
Closed session. This meeting was scheduled as closed to the public. No public recording or transcript is expected.
2:00 PM ET
Closed session. This meeting was scheduled as closed to the public. No public recording or transcript is expected.
10:15 AM ET
The committee advanced H.R. 8210 as amended on a 19-14 vote after rejecting five amendments on substitution, apprenticeships, adult education, interagency agreements, and block grants.
10:15 AM ET
Sen. Schmitt (R-MO) released documents showing Jack Smith prosecutors discussing bypassing speech-or-debate protections and Biden White House contacts with Fani Willis's team.
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
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) committed to restoring the 988 LGBTQ youth press-3 option as required by law.
10:30 AM ET
Rep. Westerman led approval of HR 1501 (21-16) and HR 5929 to expand FAST-41 permitting for mining, processing and Defense Production Act projects plus six bipartisan bills.
11:00 AM ET
The committee favorably reported the FY 2027 Financial Services-General Government bill 34-28 after adopting amended Espaillat and Mrvan amendments and rejecting other Democratic amendments.
1:15 PM ET
Timothy Sirhal admitted VA completed the inflation review of insurance coverage due in January 2026 but could not explain where the cleared report currently sits.
2:00 PM ET
Michael Guest read Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation letter effective April 21, 2026, and announced loss of jurisdiction with no sanctions hearing.
2:30 PM ET
Nick Checker (Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of African Affairs) said the administration will pursue targeted partnerships over open-ended aid to protect homeland and U.S. interests.
3:00 PM ET
Closed session. This meeting was scheduled as closed to the public. No public recording or transcript is expected.
3:30 PM ET
Joshua Rudd (Commander, U.S. Cyber Command; Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service, U.S. Department of Defense) said Cybercom executed over 8,000 missions in 2025 up 25 percent.
10:00 AM ET
Admiral Samuel Paparo (Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command) said largest-ever Balikatan exercise began yesterday integrating American Tomahawks with Philippine and Japanese missiles shoulder-to-shoulder.
3:00 PM ET
Brandon Williams (Under Secretary for Nuclear Security, United States Department of Energy) requested $32.8 billion to modernize triad, infrastructure, and counterterrorism programs.
3:30 PM ET
Jason Potter (Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, Department of the Navy) requested $65.8 billion for 34 vessels under Golden Fleet initiative.
10:00 AM ET
Scott Bessent (Secretary of the Treasury, U.S. Department of the Treasury) defended 12% budget cut while reporting enforcement recoveries rose 12% to nearly $41 billion.
10:00 AM ET
Howard Lutnick (Secretary of Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce) said 54 states and territories are executing initial BEAD funds with non-deployment guidance expected within two months.
10:00 AM ET
Doug Burgum (Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior) defended FY27 budget proposing new wildland fire service, marine minerals administration, and $10 billion capital program.
2:30 PM ET
Chris Wright (Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy) pledged multiple advanced reactors critical by July 4 to launch nuclear renaissance and quadrupling capacity.
2:30 PM ET
Brooke Rollins (Secretary of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture) endorsed raising the Commodity Credit Corporation borrowing limit and backed additional farm bridge assistance beyond $12 billion.
3:00 PM ET
Jennifer A. Hemingway (Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate) requested $400.6 million and said 38 senators used the member protection program.
10:00 AM ET
Ho Nieh (Chairman, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission) said NRC finalized the Part 53 advanced-reactor rule early, issued a non-light-water construction permit, and completed reviews ahead of schedule.
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
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Secretary, US Department of Health and Human Services) refused to release written pharmaceutical pricing agreements tomorrow, citing proprietary trade secrets.
10:00 AM ET
Committee approved HR 8352 granting POST agencies FBI database access by voice vote and HR 8365 imposing monitor fee caps and term limits by 13-11 vote.
10:00 AM ET
Bryan Steil announced the committee ordered HR 8364 favorably reported to the House by an 8-0 vote to extend Capitol Police waiver authority.
10:00 AM ET
Sen. Cruz announced plans to soon introduce a Senate version of the House-passed Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act creating unified boxing organizations.
10:00 AM ET
Jared Isaacman (Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration) defended President's $18.8 billion FY27 NASA request cutting 23% despite Artemis II success.
10:00 AM ET
Jamieson Greer (United States Trade Representative, Office of the United States Trade Representative) said Section 122 tariffs remain and CBP's portal is processing refunds after IEEPA tariffs were invalidated.
10:00 AM ET
Closed session. This meeting was scheduled as closed to the public. No public recording or transcript is expected.
11:30 AM ET
Closed session. This meeting was scheduled as closed to the public. No public recording or transcript is expected.
3:00 PM ET
Closed session. This meeting was scheduled as closed to the public. No public recording or transcript is expected.
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
The committee favorably reported 23 export-control and security measures, including HR 8202 extending the statute of limitations to ten years, to the House.
10:00 AM ET
Ben Walker (Executive Managing Director, Aon Reinsurance) said current CRT attachment points leave most severe crisis risk with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, not private investors.
2:00 PM ET
Jonathan Burke (Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing, US Department of the Treasury) said Treasury is streamlining sanctions lists to cut false positives and remove outdated designations.
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 advanced his PBM Kickback Prohibition Act to ban PBM payments to brokers steering employers toward preferred PBMs during scrutiny of rising drug costs.
2:00 PM ET
Committee tabled motion to subpoena Stephen Miller and Tom Homan 15-14 after hearing from four citizens alleging DHS abuse during minority-day hearing.
2:00 PM ET
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services) claimed the United States controlled measles better than Mexico, Canada and Europe despite surging cases.
3:00 PM ET
Closed session. This meeting was scheduled as closed to the public. No public recording or transcript is expected.
8:00 AM ET
The subcommittee advanced the FY27 National Security-State bill to the full committee on an 8-5 recorded vote following Chairman Diaz-Balart's $2.7 billion cut proposal.
9:00 AM ET
The subcommittee advanced the $26.27 billion FY27 Agriculture-FDA-CFTC bill by a 10-7 vote for scheduled full committee markup next week.
11:00 AM ET
Howard Lutnick (Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce) refused to answer Epstein-related questions, deferring to a scheduled House Oversight appearance in under two weeks.
9:30 AM ET
Outcome unconfirmed. We have not confirmed whether this hearing took place. A missing recording does not establish cancellation.
9:30 AM ET
Closed session. This meeting was scheduled as closed to the public. No public recording or transcript is expected.
10:00 AM ET
Outcome unconfirmed. We have not confirmed whether this hearing took place. A missing recording does not establish cancellation.
10:15 AM ET
Canceled. This hearing was canceled. No transcript is expected for this occurrence.
No hearings were on the schedule for Friday.