[Daily Digest]
[Pages D356-D358]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

Committee Meetings
THE POWER OF WORK: EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY THROUGH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION 
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Committee on Agriculture: Full Committee held a hearing entitled ``The 
Power of Work: Expanding Opportunity through SNAP''. Testimony was 
heard from public witnesses.
ASSESSING THE PRESIDENT'S EMERGENCY PLAN FOR AIDS RELIEF (PEPFAR)
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on National Security, 
Department of State, and Related Programs held a hearing entitled 
``Assessing the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)''. 
Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
APPROPRIATIONS--ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Legislative Branch held a 
budget hearing on the Architect of the Capitol and Library of Congress. 
Testimony was heard from Thomas E. Austin, Architect of the Capitol; 
Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress; Karen E. Donfried, Director, 
Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress; and Shira 
Perlmutter, Register of Copyrights and Director, U.S. Copyright Office, 
Library of Congress.
MEMBER DAY
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy and Water 
Development and Related Agencies held a hearing entitled ``Member 
Day''. Testimony was heard from Representatives Costa and Weber of 
Texas.

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QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE MILITARY
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Military Construction, 
Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies held a hearing entitled 
``Quality of Life in the Military''. Testimony was heard from Sergeant 
Major Michael R. Weimer, Sergeant Major of the Army, Department of 
Army; Master Chief Petty Officer James M. Honea, Master Chief Petty 
Officer of the Navy, Department of the Navy; Sergeant Major Carlos A. 
Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, U.S. Marine Corps; Chief 
Master Sergeant David A. Flosi, U.S. Air Force; and Chief Master 
Sergeant John F. Bentivenga, U.S. Space Force.
APPROPRIATIONS--U.S. CAPITOL POLICE
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Legislative Branch held a 
budget hearing on the U.S. Capitol Police. Testimony was heard from J. 
Thomas Manger, Chief, U.S. Capitol Police.
U.S. MILITARY POSTURE AND NATIONAL SECURITY CHALLENGES IN EUROPE
Committee on Armed Services: Full Committee held a hearing entitled 
``U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in Europe''. 
Testimony was heard from Katherine Thompson, Performing the Duties of 
Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, 
Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense; and General 
Christopher G. Cavoli, U.S. Army, Commander, U.S. European Command.
FINAL REPORT OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY COMMISSION FOR EMERGING 
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Cyber, Information 
Technologies, and Innovation held a hearing entitled ``Final Report of 
the National Security Commission for Emerging Biotechnology''. 
Testimony was heard from Todd Young, Chair, National Security 
Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, Department of Defense; and 
Michelle Rozo, Vice Chair, National Security Commission on Emerging 
Biotechnology, Department of Defense.
GAME CHANGER: THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD, STUDENT-ATHLETES, AND 
THE FUTURE OF COLLEGE SPORTS
Committee on Education and Workforce: Subcommittee on Health, 
Employment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing entitled ``Game Changer: 
the NLRB, Student-Athletes, and the Future of College Sports''. 
Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
Committee on Energy and Commerce: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 
1442, the ``Youth Poisoning Protection Act''; H.R. 973, the ``Setting 
Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act''; H.R. 633, the 
``TAKE IT DOWN Act''; H.R. 1664, the ``Deploying American Blockchains 
Act of 2025''; H.R. 2444, the ``Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act 
of 2025''; H.R. 2480, the ``Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act''; 
H.R. 1402, the ``TICKET Act''; H.R. 1479, the ``Hotel Fees Transparency 
Act of 2025''; H.R. 859, the ``Informing Consumers About Smart Devices 
Act''; H.R. 2481, the ``Romance Scam Prevention Act''; H.R. 617, the 
``American Music Tourism Act of 2025''; H.R. 2269, the ``WIPPES Act''; 
H.R. 906, the ``FACT Act''; H.R. 2449, the ``FUTURE Networks Act''; 
H.R. 2458, the ``Secure Space Act''; H.R. 866, the ``ROUTERS Act''; 
H.R. 2482, the ``NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2025''; H.R. 2399, the 
``Rural Broadband Protection Act''; H.R. 2037, the ``OpenRAN Outreach 
Act''; and H.R. 1717, the ``Communications Security Act''. H.R. 1442, 
H.R. 973, H.R. 633, H.R. 1664, H.R. 2444, H.R. 2480, H.R. 1402, H.R. 
1479, H.R. 859, H.R. 2481, H.R. 617, H.R. 2269, H.R. 906, H.R. 2449, 
H.R. 2458, H.R. 2482, H.R. 2399, and H.R. 1717 were ordered reported, 
without amendment. H.R. 2037 and H.R. 866 were ordered reported, as 
amended.
DECADES OF DYSFUNCTION: RESTORING ACCOUNTABILITY AT DEPARTMENT OF 
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Oversight and 
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Decades of Dysfunction: 
Restoring Accountability at HUD''. Testimony was heard from Stephen M. 
Begg, Acting Inspector General, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development.
U.S. TREASURY DEBT IN THE MONETARY SYSTEM
Committee on Financial Services: Task Force on Monetary Policy, 
Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity held a hearing 
entitled ``U.S. Treasury Debt in the Monetary System''. Testimony was 
heard from public witnesses.
DEFICIENT, ENFEEBLED, AND INEFFECTIVE: THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE BIDEN 
ADMINISTRATION'S FAR-LEFT PRIORITIES ON U.S. FOREIGN POLICY
Committee on Foreign Affairs: Oversight and Intelligence Subcommittee 
held a hearing entitled ``Deficient, Enfeebled, and Ineffective: The 
Consequences of the Biden Administration's Far-Left Priorities on U.S. 
Foreign Policy''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.

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AMERICA ON THE GLOBAL STAGE: EXAMINING EFFORTS TO SECURE AND IMPROVE 
THE U.S. TRAVEL SYSTEM AND PREPARE FOR SIGNIFICANT INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Committee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Transportation and 
Maritime Security held a hearing entitled ``America on the Global 
Stage: Examining Efforts to Secure and Improve the U.S. Travel System 
and Prepare for Significant International Events''. Testimony was heard 
from public witnesses.
REVISITING THE 2024 ELECTION WITH SECRETARIES OF STATE
Committee on House Administration: Subcommittee on Elections held a 
hearing entitled ``Revisiting the 2024 Election with Secretaries of 
State''. Testimony was heard from Wes Allen, Secretary of State, 
Alabama; Nancy Landry, Secretary of State, Louisiana; Frank LaRose, 
Secretary of State, Ohio; Phil McGrane, Secretary of State, Idaho; and 
Stephanie Thomas, Secretary of State, Connecticut.
A CONTINUED PATTERN OF GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE OF U.S. CITIZENS
Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Crime and Federal 
Government Surveillance held a hearing entitled ``A Continued Pattern 
of Government Surveillance of U.S. Citizens''. Testimony was heard from 
public witnesses.
LEGISLATIVE MEASURES
Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and 
Fisheries held a hearing on H.R. 839, to prohibit the implementation of 
a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge; H.R. 
1809, the ``Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act''; H.R. 
2293, the ``Cormorant Relief Act of 2025''; and H.R. 2316, the 
``Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025''. Testimony 
was heard from Chairman Arrington, and Representatives Ezell, Hurd of 
Colorado, and Quigley; and public witnesses.
DEEKSEEK: A DEEP DIVE
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on Research 
and Technology held a hearing entitled ``DeekSeek: A Deep Dive''. 
Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
AMERICA BUILDS: AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE, SAFETY, AND REGULATORY 
ENVIRONMENT
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on 
Aviation held a hearing entitled ``America Builds: Airport 
Infrastructure, Safety, and Regulatory Environment''. Testimony was 
heard from public witnesses.
LOWERING COSTS FOR PATIENTS: THE HEALTH OF THE BIOSIMILAR MARKET
Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Health held a hearing 
entitled ``Lowering Costs for Patients: The Health of the Biosimilar 
Market''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
GOVERNMENT WATCHDOG FINDINGS: TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES 
(TANF) PROGRAM IN NEED OF REFORM, BETTER STATE ACCOUNTABILITY, AND 
FRAUD PROTECTION
Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Work and Welfare held a 
hearing entitled ``Government Watchdog Findings: Temporary Assistance 
for Needy Families (TANF) Program In Need of Reform, Better State 
Accountability, and Fraud Protection''. Testimony was heard from Roxane 
Somerlot, Director, Marion County Department of Job and Family 
Services, Marion, Ohio; and the following Government Accountability 
Office officials: Jeffrey Arkin, Director, Strategic Issues; Seto 
Bagdoyan, Director, Forensic Audits and Investigative Services; James 
Dalkin, Director, Financial Management and Assurance; and Kathryn 
Larin, Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security.

Joint Meetings
MAIN STREET PROSPERITY
Joint Hearing: Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship 
concluded a joint hearing with the House Committee on Small Business to 
examine prosperity on Main Street, focusing on keeping taxes low for 
small businesses, after receiving testimony from Tom Click, Patriot 
Industries, Louisa, Virginia; Preston Brashers, The Heritage 
Foundation, Washington, D.C.; Jerry Akers, Sharpness, Inc., Palo, Iowa, 
on behalf of the International Franchise Association; and Anne 
Zimmerman, Small Business for America's Future, Cincinnati, Ohio.