U.S. House Schedule for Thursday, March 18, 2021
THURSDAY, MARCH 18TH
On Thursday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Last votes expected: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
One Minute Speeches
H.R. 6 – American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard / Judiciary Committee)
H.R. 1603 – Farm Workforce Modernization Act (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Zoe Lofgren / Judiciary Committee)
Possible Consideration of Suspensions:
1) H.R. 1112 – Protect Democracy in Burma Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Gerry Connolly / Foreign Affairs Committee)
2) H.Res. 134 – Condemning the military coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military detention of civilian leaders, calling for the release of all those detained and for those elected to serve in Parliament to resume their duties, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Andy Levin / Foreign Affairs Committee)
Special Order Speeches
COMMITTEE ACTIVTY – March 18, 2021
| Title | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Discrimination and Violence Against Asian Americans Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties (Committee on the Judiciary) |
10:00 AM | 2141 RHOB |
| The Role of Community Navigators in Reaching Underserved Businesses Subcommittee on Underserved, Agricultural, and Rural Business Development (Committee on Small Business) |
10:00 AM | 2360 RHOB |
| By the Numbers: How Diversity Data Can Measure Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion (Committee on Financial Services) |
10:00 AM | |
| Assessing the Human Rights Situation in Saudi Arabia Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism (Committee on Foreign Affairs) |
10:00 AM | Cisco Webe ———- |
| H.R. 1833, H.R. 1850, H.R. 1870, H.R. 1871, H.R. 1877, H.R. 1893, and H.R. ____ (Rescheduled) Committee on Homeland Security |
10:00 AM | |
| FY 2022 Budget Hearing: Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) Subcommittee on Legislative Branch (Committee on Appropriations) |
10:00 AM | |
| Lessons Learned from the Texas Blackouts: Research Needs for a Secure and Resilient Grid Committee on Science, Space, and Technology |
10:00 AM | |
| Legislative Presentation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and Multi VSOs: AMVETS, FRA, GSW, NCAI, and NABVETS Committee on Veterans’ Affairs |
10:00 AM | — Select one |
| “Fighting for Fairness: Examining Legislation to Confront Workplace Discrimination.” Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services (Committee on Education and Labor) |
10:15 AM | via Zoom ———- |
| “The CLEAN Future Act: Industrial Climate Policies to Create Jobs and Support Working Communities.” Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change (Committee on Energy and Commerce) |
11:00 AM | |
| Unmanned Systems of the Department of the Navy Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces (Committee on Armed Services) |
11:00 AM | 2118 RHOB |
| Efforts to Address Marine Plastic Pollution Through Recycling Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (Committee on Appropriations) |
11:00 AM | |
| “Restoring Abandoned Mine Lands, Local Economies, and the Environment” Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources (Committee on Natural Resources) |
12:00 PM | |
| A Year Out: Addressing International Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic Committee on Foreign Affairs |
1:00 PM | CiscoWebEx Select one |
| “Building Smarter: The Benefits of Investing in Resilience and Mitigation.” Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) |
2:00 PM | 2167 RSOB |
| Hearing with the IRS Commissioner on the 2021 Filing Season Subcommittee on Oversight (Committee on Ways and Means) |
2:00 PM | 1100 LHOB |
| Reviving Competition, Part 3: Strengthening the Laws to Address Monopoly Power Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law (Committee on the Judiciary) |
2:00 PM | 2141 RHOB |
| COVID Outbreaks and Management Challenges: Evaluating the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Pandemic Response and the Way Forward Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (Committee on Appropriations) |
2:00 PM | |
| Beyond Deborah Sampson: Improving Healthcare for America’s Women Veterans in the 117th Congress (Rescheduled) Subcommittee on Health (Committee on Veterans’ Affairs) |
2:30 PM |
