Capitol Hill This Week - What to Watch For

The U.S. House is recessed this week.  Below are the Senate activities currently scheduled for the week that relate to Mississippi River Basin water resources.  Links are provided to the relevant committee Internet pages. Many Congressional proceedings are webcast live, and these should be, as well (follow the appropriate link).  All times are Eastern.

Tuesday

• Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Green Jobs and the New Economy hearing on "Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and Hunting in an Era of Changing Climate," 10:00 AM, room 406 Dirksen Senate Office Building.
• Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies markup of fiscal 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies spending bill; 11:00 AM, room 192 Dirksen Senate Office Building.

Thursday

• Senate Full Appropriations Committee markup of the Fiscal 2015 Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations bill; 10:30 AM, room S-127 Capitol Building.