Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of July 21

Congress Closes Out July

Congress returns to Washington this week, with the House set to spend its last week in town before commencing its August recess.

While the Senate is expected to take up pending Administration nominations, House lawmakers have a packed legislative agenda this week, beginning with Veterans Affairs operations, military health studies, and business and investment regulations.

Members are also expected to vote on bills concerning federal lands and Coast Guard operations.

Lawmakers will hold several committee hearings this week, including the following:

• The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee will consider the Federal Maritime Commission’s FY26 budget request as well as the future of FEMA’s disaster response.
• The Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee will examine challenges to increased electricity demand.
• The House Oversight & Government Reform Committee will discuss the future of atomic energy.
• The House Small Business Committee will examine the SBA’s disaster assistance programs.