The Senate begins debate on the nomination of former Sen. Chuck Hagel to be secretary of Defense.
The House considers a bill that would clarify that houses of worship are eligible for disaster relief. The chamber also votes on legislation to improve hydropower.
Senate
Convenes at 10 a.m.
No votes expected.
Markups
Health, Education, Labor and Pensions marks up pending legislation on pandemic and hazards preparedness (HR 307) and on educating mothers who have prematurely born infants. 10 a.m., 430 Dirksen
Foreign Relations marks up a resolution (S Res 12) recognizing the third anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010. 3 p.m., S-116 Capitol
Hearings
Judiciary holds a hearing on a comprehensive immigration overhaul. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testifies. 9:30 a.m., 216 Hart
Finance holds a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Jacob J. Lew to be secretary of the Treasury. 10 a.m., 215 Dirksen
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs holds a hearing on U.S. Postal Service problems. 10 a.m., 342 Dirksen
Budget holds a hearing on the effects of budget decisions on families and communities. 10:30 a.m., 608 Dirksen
Judiciary holds a confirmation hearing on pending nominations. 3:15 p.m., 226 Dirksen
The following committees meet to organize and adopt committee rules for the 113th Congress:
Health, Education, Labor and Pensions — 10 a.m. 430 Dirksen
Rules — 10 a.m., 301 Russell
Commerce, Science and Transportation — 2:30 p.m., 253 Russell
Foreign Relations — 3 p.m., S-116 Capitol
Small Business and Entrepreneurship — 4 p.m., 428-A Russell
House
Convenes at noon for legislative business.
First and last votes expected: 1-2 p.m.
Under suspension of the rules:
HR 592 — Disaster assistance for houses of worship
Rules meets to consider rules for floor debate for a bill to eliminate the 2013 statutory pay adjustment for federal employees (HR 273). 3 p.m., H-313 Capitol
Hearings
Armed Services holds a hearing on the effects of sequestration on the Department of Defense. Deputy Secretary Ashton B. Carter and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey testify. 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn
Rep. Bill Cassidy has his blood drawn by Alesha Barbour during a free hepatitis screening in the Rayburn House Office Building hosted by the Congressional Viral Hepatitis Caucus to recognize "National Viral Hepatitis Testing Day."
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