U.S. House Schedule for Wednesday, March 17, 2021
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17TH
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Last votes expected: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
One Minute Speeches
H.J.Res. 17 – Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Jackie Speier / Judiciary Committee)
H.R. 1620 – Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee / Judiciary Committee)
The Rule provides for one hour of debate, makes in order the following amendments, and allows for amendments to be offered en bloc:
Postponed Suspension Votes:
1) H.R. 1085 – To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Nancy Pelosi / Financial Services Committee)
Special Order Speeches
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY
Title | Time | Location |
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Climate Change, National Security, and the Arctic Subcommittee on Defense (Committee on Appropriations) |
9:00 AM | |
The Way Forward on Homeland Security Committee on Homeland Security |
9:30 AM | |
Women Leading the Way: The Democratic Movement in Belarus Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber (Committee on Foreign Affairs) |
9:30 AM | |
Brain Drain: Rebuilding the Federal Scientific Workforce Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight (Committee on Science, Space, and Technology) |
10:00 AM | |
DHS Management Challenges Subcommittee on the Department of Homeland Security (Committee on Appropriations) |
10:00 AM | |
The SHOP SAFE Act: Stemming the Rising Tide of Unsafe Counterfeit Products Online Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet (Committee on the Judiciary) |
10:00 AM | 2141 RHOB |
“Leading the Way Forward: Biden Administration Actions to Increase COVID-19 Vaccinations” Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Committee on Energy and Commerce) |
10:00 AM | |
Game Stopped? Who Wins and Loses When Short Sellers, Social Media, and Retail Investors Collide, Part II Committee on Financial Services |
10:00 AM | |
Remote Hearing on “From Rescue to Recovery: Building a Thriving and Inclusive Post-Pandemic Economy” Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis |
11:00 AM | |
“The Business Case for Climate Solutions.” Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure |
11:00 AM | 2167 RHOB |
Organizational Business Meeting Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence |
1:00 PM | HVC-304 CAPITOL |
Domestic Manufacturing for a Clean Energy Future Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies (Committee on Appropriations) |
1:00 PM | |
Update on COVID-19 in Africa Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights (Committee on Foreign Affairs) |
1:00 PM | 2172 RHOB |
“Averting a Crisis: Protecting Access to Health Care in the U.S. Territories” Subcommittee on Health (Committee on Energy and Commerce) |
1:00 PM | |
Rising to the Challenge: The Future of Higher Education Post COVID-19 Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment (Committee on Education and Labor) |
1:00 PM | via Zoom ———- |