Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital
Congress. Both chambers are in session this week. Senate Democrats plan to vote on abortion rights legislation later this week, though the bill is fully expected to fail given the lack of support from all 50 Democrats and no support from Republicans. The House will hold a vote this week on a resolution that would allow House staffers to unionize, and they will also hold votes on numerous Science, Space, and Technology (SST), Financial Services, and Oversight and Reform bills this week as well. Congress is also working to finalize a supplemental measure with Ukraine aid and COVID-19 relief in one package. Additionally, Congress has officially launched the conference process for the Bipartisan Innovation Act. Hearings for the week include examining nominations, FY23 agency budget requests, the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program, strategy to reduce veteran suicide, the reauthorization of the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program, workforce and innovation needs for the aerospace industry, and innovative care delivery at the VA.
Budget and Appropriations. The Senate Appropriations Committees will have a busy week holding numerous FY23 hearings, including on the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Commerce (DOC), the Army, and the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The House Appropriations Committee will also hold various FY23 hearings, including on requests for…
