DRIVING THE WEEK:
The House and Senate are in session this week.
The House will consider the farm bill this week in addition to a bill overhauling the Department of Veterans Affairs.
A deal for a renegotiated NAFTA must be reached by May 17 in order for Congress to vote on a revised accord before the 116th Congress convenes in early January 2019, according to House Speaker Paul Ryan. The deadline for expedited Congressional consideration of trade deals would expire after the lame-duck session if the Trump Administration notifies Congress of a deal after this Thursday.
Trump’s tweet potentially giving sanctioned Chinese tech company ZTE “a way to get back into business fast” appears to be a bargaining chip as Trump looks to China for concessions in the midst of ongoing discussions between the two countries on a number of trade issues – including $150 b in tariffs – as well as “cooperation on sanctions against Iran and North Korea.” Liu He, the vice premier of China and a top economic official, is slated to hold high-level talks with U.S. officials on trade issues this week.
Join us for an exclusive call this Wednesday, May 16 at 10 am with the recent Ambassador to China and former U.S. Senator Max Baucus on the heels of his week-long trip to China and with Chinese official Liu He in Washington. Find the call details here.
The House is on track to vote on Senate-passed legislation to scale back financial regulations enacted by the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, according to House Speaker Paul Ryan. Ryan said he and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had a "good meeting" regarding the legislation earlier this month, and he added that the House will vote separately on other financial regulatory measures advanced by the House Financial Services Committee. The additional measures face an uphill battle in the Senate. Following Ryan's remarks, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) signaled that a vote on the regulatory rollback measure will occur later in May.
The U.S. Embassy opens in Jerusalem today with a number of high-ranking Administration officials and Members of Congress attending the unveiling of a plaque at the site. The Israeli army is bracing for a week of potentially violent protests in Gaza.
Seven additional Republicans signed a discharge petition that could soon force a vote in the House on immigration in the coming weeks. If all Democrats are on board, eight more Republican signatures would be needed to advance the measure.
GENERAL DAN CHRISTMAN | The Koreas: Historic Peninsula Moments - read Christman's latest on Trump's high stakes summit here.
TRUMP’S IRAN DECISION | Our Senior Energy Policy Analyst Joe McMonigle summarizes the Trump Iran oil sanctions, the impact on oil markets and next steps. Listen to the replay here.
ANOTHER NAIL IN THE BULL'S COFFIN? | DoD issues negative report on CERN deployment - read the piece by Hegdeye's Senior Health analyst Emily Evans here.
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
SENATE
Intelligence |Hearings to examine the nomination of William R. Evanina, of Pennsylvania, to be Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center.
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Department of Defense | Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2019 for the Army.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs | Business meeting to consider the nominations of Thelma Drake, of Virginia, to be Federal Transit Administrator, Department of Transportation, Jeffrey Nadaner, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce, and Seth Daniel Appleton, of Missouri, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine the nominations of Richard Clarida, of Connecticut, to be Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and Michelle Bowman, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Energy and Natural Resources |Hearings to examine the nomination of Aimee Kathryn Jorjani, of Wisconsin, to be Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions |Hearings to examine oversight reports on the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Judiciary | Hearings to examine protecting and promoting music creation for the 21st century.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet | Hearings to examine trends in mobile technologies.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs | Hearings to examine authorities and resources needed to protect and secure the United States.
Small Business and Entrepreneurship |Hearings to examine the state of small business in America, focusing on an update from the Small Business Administration.
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Legislative Branch | Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2019 for the Senate Sergeant at Arms and the Capitol Police.
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
SENATE
Intelligence | Closed business meeting to consider pending business; to be immediately followed by a closed hearing to examine certain intelligence matters.
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies |Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2019 for the Environmental Protection Agency.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation |Hearings to examine the nominations of Joseph Ryan Gruters, of Florida, to be a Director of the Amtrak Board of Directors, Jennifer L. Homendy, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board, and Heidi R. King, of California, to be Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation.
Foreign Relations | Hearings to examine S.J.Res.59, to authorize the use of military force against the Taliban, al Qaeda, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, and designated associated forces, and to provide an updated, transparent, and sustainable statutory basis for counterterrorism operations.
Judiciary | Hearings to examine Cambridge Analytica and the future of data privacy.
Indian Affairs | An oversight hearing to examine safety and security at Bureau of Indian Education schools.
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Department of Homeland Security |Hearings to examine the role of the Department of Homeland Security in stopping the flow of opioids, methamphetamines, and other dangerous drugs.
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies | Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2019 for the Federal Bureau of Investigation; to be immediately followed by a closed session in SVC-217.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness | Hearings to examine the future of the International Space Station; focusing on Administration perspectives.
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies | Hearings to examine railroad safety initiatives.
Printing | Organizational business meeting for the 115th Congress.
Library | Organizational business meeting for the 115th Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Hearing: Telecommunications Global Competitiveness and National Security |Host: Committee on Energy and Commerce | Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
Hearing: Hearing entitled “Oversight of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement” |Host: Committee on Financial Services | Subcommittee on Capital Markets
Markup: Markup of: H.R. 4627 Mr. Donovan the Shielding Public Spaces from Vehicular Terrorism Act.H.R. 4991 Mr. Donovan the Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act.H.R. 5206 Ms. McSally the Office of Biometric Identity Management Authorization Act of 2018.H.R. 5207 Ms. McSally the Immigration Advisory Program Authorization Act of 2018.H.R. 5730 Mr. Katko the Transportation Security Technology Innovation Reform Act of 2018.H.R 5731 Mr. McCaul the |Host: Committee on Homeland Security
Hearing: Using Technology to Address Climate Change |Host: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Markup: Full Committee Markup - FY 2019 Energy and Water and Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill |Host: Committee on Appropriations | Full Committee
Hearing: “Enhancing Retirement Security: Examining Proposals to Simplify and Modernize Retirement Plan Administration” |Host: Committee on Education and the Workforce | Subcommittee on Health, Employer, Labor, and Pensions
Markup: Full Committee Markup |Host: Committee on Natural Resources
Hearing: Legislation Addressing New Source Review Permitting Reform
Host: Committee on Energy and Commerce | Subcommittee on Environment |Hearing: Intellectual Property 101: How Small Business Owners Can Utilize Intellectual Property Protections in Their Businesses
Host: Committee on Small Business |Hearing: The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center - Ten Years of Serving Congress and the American People
Host: Committee on House Administration |Hearing: Workforce for the 21st Century: Analyzing the Presidents Management Agenda
Host: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform |Hearing: Legislative Hearing on the Tribal Jobs Protection and Energy Security Act
Host: Committee on Natural Resources |Hearing: Hearing entitled “Implementation of FinCEN’s Customer Due Diligence Rule”
Host: Committee on Financial Services | Subcommittee on Terrorism and Illicit Finance |Hearing: H.R. 2Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 Amendment Consideration
Host: Committee on House Administration | Markup: Subcommittee Markup - FY 2019 Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
Host: Committee on Appropriations | Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Thursday, May 17, 2018
SENATE
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Department of Defense | Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2019 for the Department of the Air Force.
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies | Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2019 for the National Institutes of Health.
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government |Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2019 for the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Trade Commission.
Environment and Public Works | Hearings to examine S.2800, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States.
Intelligence |To receive a closed briefing regarding certain intelligence matters.
House of Representatives Schedule
Hearing: Full Committee Hearing: Chinas Worldwide Military Expansion Open |Host: House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
Hearing: Oversight Hearing, “Federal Impediments to Commerce and Innovative Injurious Species Management" |Host: Committee on Natural Resources
Hearing: Americas Human Presence in Low-Earth Orbit |Host: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Hearing: Hotline Truths II: Audit Reveals Inconsistencies in Defense Subcontracting |Host: Committee on Small Business
Hearing: Hearing entitled “Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Program – Stakeholder Perspectives” |Host: Committee on Financial Services | Oversight and Investigations
Markup: H.R. 5626 H.R. 5754 and H.R. ____ |Host: Committee on Foreign Affairs
Hearing: ASSESSING THE TSA CHECKPOINT: THE PRECHECK PROGRAM AND AIRPORT WAIT TIMES |Host: Committee on Homeland Security | Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security
Hearing: “Protecting Privacy, Promoting Data Security: Exploring How Schools and States Keep Data Safe” |Host: Committee on Education and the Workforce | Full Committee
Hearing: A Sustainable Solution to the Evolving Opioid Crisis: Revitalizing the Office of National Drug Control Policy |Host: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Hearing: A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION TO THE EVOLVING OPIOID CRISIS: REVITALIZING THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY |Host: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform | Full Committee
Hearing: Hearing entitled “An Overview of Homelessness in America” | Host: Committee on Financial Services | Housing and Insurance
Hearing: Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2365, H.R. 3777, H.R. 4824 and H.R. 5023 |Host: Committee on Natural Resources
Friday, May 18, 2018
HOUSE:
Host: Committee on Energy and Commerce | Subcommittee on Environment
Hearing: Disrupter Series: Quantum Computing
Host: Committee on Energy and Commerce | Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection
