Today at a Glance: Dec. 5, 2012
The House will consider several measures under a suspension of the rules, including measures on Internet governance, naturalization for armed forces support staff and patent law treaties.
The Senate will begin consideration of the U.S.-Russia trade bill. The chamber is expected to proceed to executive session to consider two nominations.
House
Convenes at 9 a.m. for legislative business.
First and last votes expected 11 a.m.-noon
Under suspension of the rules
Draft resolution — providing for concurrence in the Senate amendments to the Coast Guard authorization (HR 2838), with an amendment
S Con Res 50
— sense of Congress on Internet governance
HR 6620
— Secret Service protection for former presidents and their children
HR 6602
— national observances, ceremonies and organizations
HR 6605
— reporting requirement for a DNA identification grant program
HR 6223
— naturalization requirements for armed forces support staff
S 3486
— implementing patent law treaties
S 2367
— striking the word “lunatic” from federal law
Markup
Natural Resources markup of three bills, including one to establish a commission on the observance of the centennial of World War I. 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth
Hearing
Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia hearing on the regional influence of Iran. 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn
Senate
Convenes at 9:30 a.m.
Roll call votes possible
HR 6156
— U.S.-Russia trade bill
Markup
Health, Education, Labor and Pensions markup of a bill that would amend educational privacy law to allow foster care administrations access to student records. 10 a.m., 430 Dirksen
Hearing
Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing on Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. 10 a.m., 192 Dirksen