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U.S. House Schedule for Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022

THURSDAY, JANUARY 20TH
On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

One Minute Speeches

H.R. 4673 [1] – EVEST Act (Sponsored by Rep. Mark Takano / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)

The Rule provides for one hour of general debate, makes in order the following amendments, and allows for amendments to be offered en bloc:

Rep. Antonio Delgado Amendment #1
Rep. Antonio Delgado Amendment #2
Rep. Veronica Escobar Amendment
Rep. Jahana Hayes Amendment
Rep. Rashida Tlaib Amendment 

Special Order Speeches

Printable PDF [2]

Committee Activity

Title Time Location
Making Congress Work Better for the American People: A Recommendation Status Report [3] (Rescheduled)
Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress
9:00 AM Virtual Select one
“FITARA 13.0” [4] (Rescheduled)
Subcommittee on Government Operations (Committee on Oversight and Reform)
9:00 AM
“To Review the State of the Rural Economy with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack” [5] (Rescheduled)
Committee on Agriculture
9:00 AM
Virtual Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1546, H.R. 3540, H.R. 4057, H.R. 4092, H.R. 4677, H.R. 4716, H.R. 5973, H.R. 6023, and H.Res. 641. [6]
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife (Committee on Natural Resources)
10:00 AM
“FEMA: Building a Workforce Prepared and Ready to Respond.” [7]
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery (Committee on Homeland Security)
10:00 AM
POSTPONED: Markup on: A.N.S. to H.R. 5575, VA Nurse and Physician Assistant RAISE Act; H.R. 6411, STRONG Veterans Act of 2022 [8]
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
10:00 AM — Select one
Housing America: Addressing Challenges in Serving People Experiencing Homelessness [9]
Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development, and Insurance (Committee on Financial Services)
10:00 AM
Voter Suppression and Continuing Threats to Democracy [10]
Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties (Committee on the Judiciary)
10:00 AM Zoom Video CAPITOL
Subcommittee on Government Operations remote hearing on “FITARA 13.0” [11]
Committee on Oversight and Reform
10:00 AM
“Cleaning Up Cryptocurrency: The Energy Impacts of Blockchains” [12]
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
10:30 AM 2123 RHOB
“Race, Ethnicity and the Economy: How Improving Economic Opportunity Benefits All” [13]
Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth
11:00 AM 2167 RHOB
Keeping Our Sights on Mars Part 3: A Status Update and Review of NASA’s Artemis Initiative [14] (Postponed)
Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics (Committee on Science, Space, and Technology)
11:00 AM
Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Panama: A New Alliance for Promoting Democracy and Prosperity in the Americas [15]
Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy (Committee on Foreign Affairs)
11:00 AM Webex RHOB
Remote Oversight Hearing – “What More Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Leasing Means for Achieving U.S. Climate Targets.” [16]
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources (Committee on Natural Resources)
12:00 PM
For the Rule of Law, An Independent Immigration Court [17]
Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship (Committee on the Judiciary)
2:00 PM
“Securing Democracy: Protecting Against Threats to Election Infrastructure and Voter Confidence.” [18]
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation (Committee on Homeland Security)
2:00 PM
“A View from the States: Governors Respond to the Omicron Variant.” [19]
Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis
3:00 PM