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Congressional Schedule: March 8, 2021

Congressional Schedule: March 8-12, 2021

Floor Action:

The Senate is in session this week.

Budget- This week, the House is expected to consider the Senate amendments to H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, also known as the Stimulus bill. 

Child Protection- On Monday, the House is scheduled to consider H.R. 485, the Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. 

Hearings: 

Child Protection- On Thursday, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce will hold a hearing, “Kids Online During COVID: Child Safety in an Increasingly Digital Age.” 

Family Support- On Thursday, the House Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing, “A Look At Food Insecurity in America.” 

Veterans- On Tuesday, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies will hold a hearing, “Challenges Facing Veterans in Accessing Fertility Services.” 

On Friday, the Subcommittee also will hold a hearing, “VA Specialty Healthcare: Oversight of Women’s Health, Mental Health, and Suicide Prevention, Whole Health and Homelessness.”