The Senate considers a resolution to authorize committee expenditures for the remainder of fiscal 2013. The chamber will recess from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. for caucus lunches.
The House considers two measures under suspension of the rules: one that would require the president’s budget to provide an estimate of the cost per taxpayer of the deficit and the other on tobacco smuggling in U.S. territories.
Armed Services holds a hearing on U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command in review of the defense authorization request for fiscal 2014. 9:30 a.m., 216 Hart
Veterans’ Affairs holds a joint hearing with House Veterans’ Affairs to receive a legislative presentation by Veterans of Foreign Wars. 10 a.m., G-50 Dirksen
Budget holds a hearing on efforts to reduce the deficit by eliminating wasteful spending in the tax code. 10:30 a.m., 608 Dirksen
Intelligence holds a closed hearing on pending intelligence matters. 2:30 p.m., 219 Hart
House
Convenes at noon for legislative business.
First and last votes expected 2 to 3 p.m.
Under suspension of the rules:
HR 668 — Addressing the deficit in the president’s budget
Rules meets to consider rules for floor debate for a fiscal 2013 appropriations bill (HR 933) for the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs and other departments and agencies. 3 p.m., H-313 Capitol
Hearings
Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee holds a hearing on proposed fiscal 2014 appropriations for the Department of Energy science programs. 10 a.m., 2362-B Rayburn
Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Subcommittee holds a hearing on proposed fiscal 2014 appropriations for public health and research organizations. 10 a.m., 2358-C Rayburn
Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee holds a hearing on proposed fiscal 2014 appropriations for the Architect of the Capitol. 10 a.m., HT-2 Capitol
Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Subcommittee holds a hearing on proposed fiscal 2014 appropriations for the Commerce Department. 10 a.m., H-309 Capitol
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee holds a hearing on proposed fiscal 2014 appropriations for the Treasury Department. 10 a.m., B-308 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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