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What this does

This schedule informs the public and stakeholders about when and where Senate committees will deliberate on federal appointments and legislation that could impact national transportation, drug pricing, and defense spending.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Pharmaceutical companies

Several bills under consideration by the Judiciary Committee propose new regulations on drug patenting, supply chain intermediaries, and market entry practices.

Federal agency nominees

Multiple individuals are scheduled for confirmation hearings or business meetings to determine their appointment to positions within the Treasury, Interior, Energy, and other departments.

Boeing

The Senate Commerce Committee is holding a hearing specifically focused on the company's manufacturing safety status.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 31, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Key Facts

  • The Senate Judiciary Committee will consider six separate bills (S. 527, S. 1040, S. 1041, S. 1097, S. 1095, S. 1096) aimed at pharmaceutical supply chain transparency and competition on April 3.
  • The Senate Banking Committee will consider nominations for the SEC, Comptroller of the Currency, Treasury, and Federal Transit Administration on April 3.
  • The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hold hearings on nominations for the Department of the Interior and Department of Energy on April 2.
  • The Senate Armed Services Committee will review the fiscal year 2026 Defense Authorization Request and Future Years Defense Program on April 3.
  • The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing on Boeing's manufacturing safety on April 2.
  • The Senate Small Business Committee will consider S. 1199, the SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act, on April 2.
  • The Senate Homeland Security Committee will hold hearings on nominations for the OPM and OMB on April 3.
  • The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on legislative solutions for universal injunctions on April 2.
  • The Senate Indian Affairs Committee will hold an oversight hearing on Native American education programs on April 2.
  • The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold business meetings to consider pending nominations on April 2 and April 3.
  • The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel will review defense personnel policies on April 9.

Why It Matters

This schedule informs the public and stakeholders about when and where Senate committees will deliberate on federal appointments and legislation that could impact national transportation, drug pricing, and defense spending.

Summary

This document provides the official schedule for upcoming U.S. Senate committee hearings and business meetings. It lists the dates, times, locations, and agendas for various committees, including discussions on federal nominations, pharmaceutical industry regulations, and defense policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find out if a committee meeting has been canceled?
Committees are required to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Digest of any cancellations or changes as they occur.
Where are these meetings held?
Meetings are held in various Senate office buildings, such as the Dirksen (SD), Russell (SR), and Hart (SH) buildings, as indicated by the room codes provided in the schedule.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Pharmaceutical Regulatory Focus

The Senate Judiciary Committee is prioritizing a cluster of six bills aimed at increasing competition in the pharmaceutical market, indicating a significant legislative focus on drug pricing and patent reform.

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Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance65
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy40
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment10
    Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
  • Buzz25
    Current news / social attention level

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