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Weekly Legislative Update: June 15-19, 2020

Congressional Schedule: June 15-19

Floor Action:

The Senate is in session this week.

There are no floor votes scheduled in the House this week.

Hearings:

Employment- On Thursday, the Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing, “Paid Leave Proposals in the COVID Era.”

International- On Wednesday, the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing, “Diversity and Diplomacy: Why an Inclusive State Department Would Strengthen U.S. Foreign Policy.”


Bills Introduced: June 8-12

Veterans

H. Res. 1000—Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ)/Oversight and Reform (6/11/20)—A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 12, 2020, as “Women Veterans Appreciation Day.”       

S. Res. 616—Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)/Judiciary (6/11/20)—A resolution designating June 12, 2020, as “Women Veterans Appreciation Day.”