Apr 19, 2021
Happy Monday, all! As you begin to conquer your final exams, projects, and papers, make sure to stay rested and take breaks when you need to. Don’t underestimate the power of a quick walk, which is personally my favorite way to take a break.
Also, there are some cool virtual events happening this week, so make sure to check them out at the end of the newsletter!
Got questions, suggestions, or ideas? We want to hear it!
THIS WEEK ON THE FLOOR
Lots of suspension bills again in the House and these bills up for a vote under a rule:
- H.R. 1333 — NO BAN Act
- H.R. 1573 — Access to Counsel Act of 2021
- H.R. 51 — Washington, D.C. Admission Act
The Senate will vote on:
- S. 937 — COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
- additional presidential nominations
THIS WEEK IN COMMITTEE
(Full Schedule)
Select Hearings:
- “Building Capacity, Building Community: Increasing Investments in Community Colleges” in House Appropriations, April 20 @ 10 am, online
- “Jim Crow 2021: The Latest Assault on the Right to Vote” in Senate Judiciary, April 20 @ 10 am, Hart 216
- “The American Jobs Plan, focusing on infrastructure, climate change, and investing in our nation’s future” in Senate Appropriations, April 20 @ 10:30 am, 106 Dirksen
- “Behavioral Health and Policing: Interactions and Solutions” in Senate Judiciary, April 21 @ 10 am, 226 Dirksen
- “Hearings to Examine U.S. Policy on Yemen” in Senate Foreign Relations, April 21 @ 2 pm, Dirksen 106
- “Antitrust Applied: Examining Competition in App Stores” in Senate Judiciary, April 21 @ 2:30 pm, Dirksen 226
- “The Role of Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Preventing Action on the Climate Crisis” in House Oversight and Reform, April 22 @ 10 am, online
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
New ruling by the Senate parliamentarian allowing multiple “reconciliation” bills per budget cycle (that don’t need 60 votes to advance) is potentially a BFD, but no one really knows how it will work or if all Senate Dems will go for it
Two dozen Senate Dems sent a letter to the White House urging President Biden to shut down Guantánamo Bay
30% of American adults are fully vaccinated and 50% have received their first dose; Some poor nations have yet to receive a single vaccine dose; is it time for the US to launch “vaccine diplomacy”?
Biden policy on refugee admissions is unclear: the president previously suggested an annual cap of 62,500, then said Friday he would keep the 15,000 limit set by the Trump administration, then said Saturday that the number would be increased
Jailed Russian opposition leader, Alexey Navalny, is close to death following a hunger strike; US security advisor warns of consequences from the international community if he is allowed to die; supporters are calling for widespread protests on Wednesday
OF INTEREST
The Women’s Congressional Staff Foundation is offering scholarships for summer congressional internships (virtual or in person) — apply by April 25th!
Coronavirus has officially taken 3 million lives across the globe
Trying to take control of your finances? Check out these recs for the best beginner books on personal finance
The untold story of the SolarWinds hack: How Russian hackers achieved “one of the most effective cyber espionage attacks of all time”
As you dig into this semester’s final papers, could choosing the tight font help your grade?
EVENT SPOTLIGHTS
Register for the Bipartisan Policy Center Wednesday event here
Sign up for APAICS’ upcoming leadership summit next month
Events This Week
Monday, April 19th
2 pm — 3 pm: Conservatives Must Lead in Solving Americans’ Health Care Problems
Tuesday, April 20th
12 pm — 2 pm: Securing Microelectronics Supply Chains
12:30–1 pm: Axios Hard Truths: Racism in Healthcare
1 pm — 2 pm: Vaccine Access, Vaccine Hesitancy: Challenges to Herd Immunity
1:30 pm — 2:30 pm: Policy Prescriptions for Cost & Coverage
4 pm — 5 pm: The assault on trust in our elections: A conversation with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger
Wednesday, April 21st
11 am — 12:30 pm: A Blueprint for Ending White Supremacist Violence
12 pm — 1:30 pm: Options for Lowering Costs for the Privately Insured
12:15–1:00 pm: Modernizing Congress: Progress and Prospects
12:30 pm — 1:30 pm: The Sexual and Reproductive Health Landscape in the US: Current Trends and the Impact of the Pandemic
1:30 pm — 2:30 pm: Life After Vaccines: Future of Schools
Thursday, April 22nd
12 pm — 1 pm: The Office of Diversity & Inclusion and the Office of the Whistleblower Ombuds Present: Nice to Meet You, Neighbor!
12:30 pm — 1:45 pm: The Importance of Intellectual Property in Healthcare Innovation during Covid-19
1:30 pm — 3 pm: NYT Live Event: Technology, Climate Solutions and Public Health
2 pm — 3 pm: The Path Forward: Employee Mental Health
2 pm — 3:15 pm: Catalyzing Competitiveness Through Innovation and Invention
Friday, April 23rd
1 pm — 2 pm: Capitol Conversations: The Capitol as a Civil War Hospital
+ Many more events at Hill Happenings
Contributors
This newsletter is brought to you by these organizations. We know today’s interns are tomorrow’s Congressional staffers. And we want you to have a great experience — no matter where the internship happens!
Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS)
Congressional Management Foundation
