Today at a Glance: Dec. 4, 2012

By Roll Call Staff

Posted December 3, 2012 at 10:31pm

The House plans to consider under suspension of the rules a measure that would change existing federal energy efficiency laws.

Meanwhile, the Senate resumes consideration of the fiscal 2013 defense authorization. In addition, that chamber will vote on a U.N. disabilities treaty.

House

Convenes at noon for legislative business.

First and last votes expected 1:45-2:45 p.m.

Under suspension of the rules

HR 6582
— Energy efficiency

Postponed suspension

HR 5817
— Financial institution privacy notification rules

SenateConvenes at 10 a.m.

Roll call votes expected.

S 3254
— Fiscal 2013 defense authorization

Treaty Doc 112-7 — U.N. disabilities treaty

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