Capitol Hill This Week - What to Watch For

Mississippi River Basin Congressional
Districts

Here are the activities currently scheduled this week in the U.S. House and Senate that could have a significant impact on the sustainability of the Mississippi River Basin's natural and built resources. Where available, links are provided to the relevant Committee and legislation pages on the Internet. Many of the proceedings are webcast live (follow the appropriate link).  All times are Eastern.

Tuesday, April 16

• House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee first formal 2013 hearing on the Water Resources Development Act: "The Foundations for a New Water Resources Development Act;" 10:00 AM; Room 2167 Rayburn House Office Building
• Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Hearing to consider the president's proposed budget for the U.S. Forest Service for fiscal year 2014; 10:00 AM; Room SD-366 Senate Dirksen Building
• House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Hearing on USDA budget; 10:00 AM, Room 2362-A Rayburn House Office Building
• House Appropriations Committee's Budget Hearing - United States Coast Guard; 10:00 AM; Room H-140 Capitol 
• House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Hearing on the President’s Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request for Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Programs; 2:00 PM; Room 2167 Rayburn House Office Building
• Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's Subcommittee on Water and Power Hearing on various water and land bills; 2:30 PM, Room 366 Dirksen Senate Office Building 

Wednesday, April 17

• House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Hearing on USDA research budget; 10:00 AM, Room 2362-A Rayburn House Office Building
• House Natural Resources Committee Hearing on state/federal oil and gas development; 10:00 AM, Room 1324 Longworth House Office Building

Thursday, April 18

• House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Hearing on USDA marketing and regulatory budgets; 10:00 AM, Room 2362-A Rayburn House Office Building
• House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies  Hearing on United States Fish and Wildlife Service budget; 9:30 AM; Room B-308 Rayburn  House Office Building