Weekly Legislative Update and Meetings: “Taking Military Domestic Violence Out of the Shadows;” A Bill to Require Federal Law Enforcement Agencies to Report On Cases of Missing or Murdered American Indians

Floor Action:

Appropriations — This week, the Senate may consider S. 2474, the FY2020 Defense spending bill.

The House is scheduled to consider a congressional resolution (as-yet-unnumbered) to extend federal funding through November 21.

STEM — On Wednesday, the House is scheduled to consider S. 239, the Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act, and H.R. 1396, the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act.

Right: Christa McAuliffe experiences weightlessness during KC-135 Flight, NASA

Mark-Ups:

Appropriations — On Tuesday, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies will mark up the FY2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered).

The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government will mark up the FY2020 Financial Services and General Government spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered).

Also on Tuesday, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies will mark up the FY2020 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered).

On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee will consider the FY2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies; Financial Services and General Government; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies spending bills.

Veterans — On Wednesday, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee will consider reauthorization of the Women Veterans’ Task Force.

Hearings:

Employment — On Thursday, the House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services will hold a hearing, “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).”

Military — On Wednesday, the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel will hold a hearing, “Shattered Families, Shattered Service: Taking Military Domestic Violence Out of the Shadows.”

BILLS INTRODUCED: SEPTEMBER 9-13, 2019

Employment

H.R. 4257 — Rep. David Scott (D-GA)/Agriculture (9/9/2019) — A bill to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to establish an Office of Minority and Women Inclusion, and for other purposes.

S. Res. 306 — Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV)/Commerce, Science, Transportation (9/10/19) — A resolution reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity.

H. Res. 549 — Rep. Val Demings (D-FL)/Energy and Commerce (9/10/19) — A resolution reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity.

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