Floor Action:
The House and Senate are in session this week.
Banking- On Tuesday, the House is scheduled to consider H.R. 2543, the Financial Services Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Economic Justice Act, which includes provisions to collect data on and provide increased federal assistance for minority depository institutions (MDIs) owned by women.
Mark-Ups:
Appropriations- On Wednesday, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies will consider the FY2023 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered). The spending bill includes funding for several domestic and international nutrition assistance programs and FDA user fees.
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense will mark up the FY2023 Defense spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered). The measure contains funding for several programs, including the Defense Health Program and military personnel programs.
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Legislative Branch will mark up the FY2023 Legislative Branch spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered), which is expected to include provisions related to funding for child care for congressional employees.
Also on Wednesday, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs (VA), and Related Agencies will consider the FY2023 Military Construction, VA, and Related Agencies spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered). The measure contains funding for military family housing and the Veterans Health Administration.
On Thursday, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services will mark up the FY2023 Financial Service spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered). The measure includes funding provisions for the Small Business Administration, among other agencies.
Housing- On Tuesday, the House Financial Services Committee will mark up several bills, including H.R. 68, the Veterans, Women, Families with Children, Race, and Persons with Disabilities Housing Fairness Act of 2021, also known as the Housing Fairness Act of 2021.
Human Trafficking- On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee will mark up several bills, including H.R. 7181, the Human Trafficking Prevention Act.
Judiciary- On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee will mark up several bills, including H.R. 3285, the 21st Century President Act, which makes terms relating to the president and the spouse of a president gender neutral.
Military- On Tuesday, the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel will mark up its portion of the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The measure contains provisions to address military sexual assault, among other provisions.
Also on Tuesday, the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support will consider its portion of the FY2023 NDAA, which includes provisions for military child development centers.
On Wednesday and Thursday, the Senate Armed Services Committee will mark up the proposed FY2023 NDAA.
Small Business- On Tuesday, the House Financial Services Committee will also mark up H.R. 7977, the Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act, which includes provisions related to capital raising options for women-owned small businesses.
Hearings:
Economy- On Wednesday, the House Committee on Ways and Means will hold a hearing, “The Burnout Epidemic and What Working Women Need for A Stronger Economy.”
Family Support- On Tuesday, the House Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing, “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder Perspectives on Non-Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) USDA Nutrition Programs.”
On Wednesday, the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights will hold a hearing, “Baby Formula and Beyond: The Impact of Consolidation on Families and Consumers.”
Health- On Tuesday, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee will consider, among other bills, S. 4348, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act. This bill includes provisions related to the FDA Office of Women’s Health and in vitro clinical tests and developers.
Education
H.R. 7980—Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA)/Education and Labor (6/8/22)—A bill to provide for deferment on the repayment of loans for borrowers who are victims of sexual violence, and for other purposes.
Family Support
H.R. 8004—Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL)/Agriculture (6/9/22)—A bill to restore and standardize work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Health
S. 4350—Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)/Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (6/6/22)—A bill to provide for the expedited and duty-free importation of infant formula that may be lawfully marketed in the European Union, Canada, Japan, or the United Kingdom, and for other purposes.
H.R. 7989—Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA)/Energy and Commerce (6/8/22)—A bill to prevent food shortages, including shortages of infant formula and certain medical foods.
H.R. 8010—Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY)/Energy and Commerce (6/9/22)—A bill to require the secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, to act upon pending submissions for new infant formula, to increase regulatory flexibility in the event of an infant formula shortage, and for other purposes.
Judiciary
H. Res. 1167—Rep. Bob Good (R-VA)/Rules (6/9/22)—A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1011) to implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for the right to life of each born and preborn human person.
International
H. Res. 1156—Rep. James McGovern (D-MA)/Agriculture; Foreign Affairs (6/7/22)—A resolution expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to building on the twenty years of success of the George McGovern-Robert Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program.
Military
S. 4354—Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)/Armed Services (6/7/22)—A bill repealing restrictions on the use of funds and facilities of the Department of Defense for abortion care.
S. 4367—Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)/Armed Services (6/9/22)—A bill to improve certain sexual assault and domestic violence prevention policies.
Reproductive Health
H.R. 7974—Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL)/Energy and Commerce (6/7/22)—A bill to advance research, promote awareness, and provide patient support with respect to endometriosis, and for other purposes.
H. Res. 1155—Rep. Kathy E. Manning (D-NC)/Energy and Commerce; Judiciary (6/7/22)—A resolution expressing support for contraceptive rights and access in the United States and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding comprehensive reproductive health care.
S. Res. 664—Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)/Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (6/8/22)—A resolution expressing opposition to the criminalization of essential healthcare, including the full range of sexual and reproductive healthcare such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of the criminalization of pregnancy outcomes.
Small Business
H.R. 7977—Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA)/Financial Services (6/8/22)—A bill to require the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation to provide educational resources and host events to promote capital raising options for traditionally underrepresented small businesses and for other purposes. The bill includes provisions related to women-owned businesses.
Veterans
S. Res. 668—Sen. Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)/Judiciary (6/9/22)—A resolution designating June 12, 2022, as “Women Veterans Appreciation Day.”
