Lame Duck Session Continues

Lawmakers return to Washington this week for the final time this month before breaking for the Thanksgiving holiday. In the meantime, Senators will take up judicial nominations while House Members will move through a packed legislative agenda.

House bills set for expedited procedures this week include veterans affairs operations, agency grant evaluations, and improving foreign relations with various countries. Legislation slated for regular order includes bills concerning geothermal lease sales and tax exemptions for hostages.

Both Chambers will also hold several committee hearings this week, including the following:

• The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee will hold a FEMA oversight hearing
• The Senate Judiciary Committee will discuss competition in the credit card industry and foreign cybersecurity threats
• The House Appropriations Committee will consider funding for the National Institutes of Health