Congressional Activities: Week of May 12, 2008
Here is this week's congressional hearings schedule, with links to the daily calendars for the House and Senate, the weekly House whip information (majority/minority), and the Senate floor schedule.
Of note: On Wednesday, the House Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing on “Allegations of Selective Prosecution Part II: The Erosion of Public Confidence in Our Federal Justice System.” On Thursday, the Senate Committee on the Judiciary will examine a judicial nomination to the Fourth Circuit.
Wednesday, May. 14, 2008
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing to examine the nomination of Paul A. Schneider, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security.
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security) oversight hearing to examine the National Archives, focusing on protecting our nation’s history for future generations.
House Ways and Means Committee (Subcommittee on Health) hearing on Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Consumer Driven Health Care: Cost Containment or Cost-Shift?
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on Should FDA Drug and Medical Device Regulation Bar State Liability Claims?
House Committee on the Judiciary (Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law and Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security) hearing on Allegations of Selective Prosecution Part II: The Erosion of Public Confidence in Our Federal Justice System.
Committee on House Administration (Subcommittee on Elections) hearing on Election Contingency Plans: What Have We Learned and Is America Ready?
House Committee on Foreign Affairs (Subcommittee on Europe) hearing on Improving America’s Security, Strengthening Transatlantic Relations: An Update on the Expansion of the Visa Waiver Program.
Thursday, May. 15, 2008
House Committee on the Judiciary Antitrust Task Force hearing on H.R. 5546, the “Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008.”
Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing examining S.2774, to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges, S.1738, S.2756, to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check system and the nomination of G. Steven Agee, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit.
House Committee on Foreign Affairs (Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment) oversight hearing on Our Forgotten Responsibility: What Can We Do To Help Victims of Agent Orange?
Written By:May75 On May 13, 2008 11:46 AM
I'll be paying close attention to the Credit Card Fair Fee Act on Thursday. I've done some work with the MPC and the credit card industry is desperate need of reform right away.
This is also one of those rare issues where legislation can actually help consumers and small business owners at the same time. The credit card companies have been using unfair and hidden fees like the interchange fee to rake in profits that are seriously hurting both groups and its about time that Congress starting bringing some transparency to the system.