Upcoming Senate Committee Meetings: May 19–20, 2026
May 13, 2026
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The Frame
These meetings determine the legislative priorities and budget allocations for federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Justice, Labor, and Transportation, which directly impacts federal service delivery and national policy for the 2027 fiscal year.
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Federal Agencies
Agencies including the Departments of Defense, Justice, Labor, and Transportation are subject to budget review hearings that influence their future funding.
Nominees
Michael Kavoukjian, Michelle Steel, and Brock Dahl are subject to confirmation hearings by the Foreign Relations Committee.
Last recorded activity May 13, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs will meet May 19 to consider budget reconciliation recommendations.
- The Armed Services Committee will hold a closed hearing on the Navy's posture for FY 2027 on May 19, followed by an open hearing.
- Appropriations Subcommittees will hold multiple hearings on May 19 and 20 regarding FY 2027 budget estimates for the Departments of Justice, Labor, Transportation, and the Army.
- The Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution will hold a hearing on May 19 regarding the implementation of Supreme Court rulings on gerrymandering.
- The Foreign Relations Committee will hold a hearing on May 20 to consider three State Department nominations.
- The Environment and Public Works Subcommittee will review three pieces of legislation on May 20: the 'Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act', the 'RECHARGE Act', and the 'Enrichment Licensing Modernization Act'.
- The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship will hold a hearing on May 20 regarding whistleblowing.
- The Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing on May 20 regarding senior safety and fall prevention technology.
- The Committee on Veterans' Affairs will review the President's FY 2027 budget request and FY 2028 advance appropriations on May 20.
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Why It Matters
These meetings determine the legislative priorities and budget allocations for federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Justice, Labor, and Transportation, which directly impacts federal service delivery and national policy for the 2027 fiscal year.
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Focus on FY 2027 Budget
The high volume of hearings dedicated to FY 2027 budget justifications indicates the Senate is entering a primary phase of the annual appropriations cycle.
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