Today at a Glance: April 23, 2013
The Senate resumes consideration of a bill that would allow states to require out-of-state retailers to collect sales taxes.
The House votes on two measures under suspension of the rules, including one on the National Park Service.
The House
Convenes at noon.
Votes expected at 6:30 p.m.
Under suspension of the rules:
HR 1067
— Technical corrections
HR 1068
— National Park Service
The Senate
Convenes 10 a.m.
Weekly caucus lunches : 12:30 to 2:15 p.m
Roll call votes possible.
S 743
— Internet sales tax
Markups
House Rules meets to consider rules for floor debate for legislation on funding high-risk insurance pools (HR 1549). 5 p.m., H-313 Capitol
Senate Finance votes on the nomination of Marilyn B. Tavenner to be administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 10 a.m., 215 Dirksen
Hearings
Senate Armed Services holds a hearing on the Army in review of the defense authorization request for fiscal 2014. 9:30 a.m., 106 Dirksen
Senate Judiciary holds a hearing on an immigration overhaul bill (
S 744
), with testimony from Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. 9:30 a.m., 216 Hart
Senate Energy and Natural Resources holds a hearing on hydropower and energy savings. 10 a.m., 366 Dirksen
Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation
Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and Coast Guard Subcommittee holds a hearing on the proposed fiscal 2014 budget request for the Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 10 a.m., 253 Russell
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs holds an oversight hearing on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. 10 a.m., 538 Dirksen
Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Primary Health and Aging Subcommittee holds a hearing on primary care programs. 10 a.m., 430 Dirksen
Senate Finance holds a hearing on child welfare. 10 a.m., 215 Dirksen
Senate Budget holds a hearing on the fiscal 2014 budget request for Veterans’ programs. 10:30 a.m., 608 Dirksen
Senate Armed Services
Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee holds hearings on the defense authorization request for fiscal 2014. 2:30 p.m., 222 Russell
Senate Appropriations
Homeland Security Subcommittee holds hearings on proposed fiscal 2014 appropriations. 2:30 p.m., 124 Dirksen
Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation
Science and Space Subcommittee holds a hearing on challenges and opportunities for human space exploration. 2:30 p.m., 253 Russell
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
National Parks Subcommittee holds a hearing on natural landmarks and historical monuments. 2:30 p.m., 366 Dirksen
Senate Judiciary
Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights Subcommittee holds a hearing on drone warfare. 4 p.m., 226 Dirksen
House Foreign Affairs
Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Subcommittee holds a hearing on drug-resistant diseases. 3 p.m., 2172 Rayburn