Today at a Glance: Dec. 20, 2012

• Dec. 19, 2012, 11:55 p.m.

The House is expected to adopt the conference report on the annual defense authorization. It considers two measures on the fiscal cliff, one on replacing the sequester and one on extending tax rates.

The Senate will resume consideration of the emergency supplemental appropriations bill that would help communities hit by Superstorm Sandy. The late Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, D-Hawaii, will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda on Thursday.

House

Convenes at noon for legislative business.

First votes expected: 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Last votes expected: early evening.

Conference report rule:

HR 4310 — Defense policy bill conference report

Subject to a closed rule:

HR 6684 — Replacement of sequester

H J Res 66 — Extension of tax cuts

Under suspension of the rules:

HR 1509 — Medicare identity theft

HR 3197, HR 6443 — VA medical center namings

S 925 — Mountain naming

HR 6587, HR 3869, HR 3378, HR 4389, HR 6260, HR 6379 — Post office namings

Hearings

Foreign Affairs will hold a hearing on the attack in Benghazi, Libya. 1 p.m., 2172 Rayburn

Intelligence will hold a closed meeting to discuss an investigative report on U.S. national security issues posed by Chinese telecommunications companies. 9 a.m., HVC-304 Capitol Visitor Center

Intelligence will hold a closed hearing on ongoing intelligence activities. 9:30 a.m., HVC-304 Capitol Visitor Center

Senate

Convenes at 11 a.m.

Roll Call votes are possible.

HR 1 — Superstorm Sandy aid

Markups

Judiciary will mark up a bill (S 1560) on prescription medication distribution for nursing home residents as well as vote on pending nominations. Time TBA, 226 Dirksen

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