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Congressional Hearings

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House Natural Resources Subcommittee Sets May 19 Legislative Hearing
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands issued the following information for a legislative hearing at 10:15 a.m. on May 19, 2026, at 1324 Longworth House Office Building:

Agenda:

* H.R. 184 (Rep. McClintock), "Action Versus No Action Act"

* H.R. 2785 (Rep. Leger Fernandez), "New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act"

* H.R. 7695 (Rep. Hageman), To provide that the final rule titled "Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation" and issued on January 12, 2001 (66 Fed. Reg. 3244) shall have no force or effect ... Show Full Article

House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Sets May 19 Hearing on Lessons Learned From Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence issued the following information for a hearing entitled "25 Years After September 11 - Lessons Learned from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction" at 2 p.m. on May 19, 2026, at 2200 Rayburn House Office Building:

Witnesses

* Mr. John Sopko, Former Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction

* Mr. Joseph Windrem, Former Director of the Lessons Learned Program, Office of the Special Inspector General ... Show Full Article

House Education & Workforce Committee Sets May 14 Hearing on Examining Policies, Priorities of DOEd
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education" at 10:15 a.m. on May 14, 2026, at 2175 Rayburn House Office Building:

Witness:

* The Honorable Linda McMahon, Secretary, U.S. Education Department

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Original text here: https://edworkforce.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=413274

House Armed Services Committee Sets May 19 Hearing on U.S. Military Posture, National Security Challenges in Greater Middle East & Africa
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The House Armed Services Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Greater Middle East and Africa" at 10 a.m. on May 19, 2026, at 2118 Rayburn House Office Building:

The hearing will examine DoD policies, programs, and activities in the Greater Middle East and Africa in preparation for the FY27 NDAA. Members will assess the threats to U.S. national security in the region and evaluate the effectiveness of the Department's use of the resources provided by Congress to defend our nation.

Opening ... Show Full Article

House Appropriations Subcommittee Sets May 19 Oversight Hearing on Department of Justice
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies issued the following information for an oversight hearing entitled "Department of Justice" at 2 p.m. on May 19, 2026, at 2358-C Rayburn House Office Building:

Witnesses

* The Honorable Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General, Department of Justice

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Original text here: https://appropriations.house.gov/schedule/hearings/oversight-hearing-department-justice

House Appropriations Subcommittee Sets May 18 Oversight Hearing on Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security issued the following information for an oversight hearing entitled "Department of Homeland Security" at 4 p.m. on May 18, 2026, at 2362-B Rayburn House Office Building:

Witnesses

* The Honorable Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security

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Original text here: https://appropriations.house.gov/schedule/hearings/oversight-hearing-department-homeland-security

House Appropriations Subcommittee Sets May 18 Budget Hearing on DOT
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies issued the following information for a budget hearing entitled "Department of Transportation" at 4 p.m. on May 18, 2026, at 2358-A Rayburn House Office Building:

Witnesses

* The Honorable Sean Duffy, Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation

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Original text here: https://appropriations.house.gov/schedule/hearings/budget-hearing-department-transportation