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Read. Follow. Verify.Upcoming U.S. Senate Committee Meetings: May 13–20, 2026
Record date · May 11, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document lists the official schedule for U.S. Senate committee hearings and s occurring between May 13 and May 20, 2026. The agenda includes budget reviews for federal agencies, judicial nominations, and legislative discussions on topics ranging from nuclear security to online child safety.
These meetings determine the legislative priorities and budget allocations for federal agencies for fiscal year 2027, and include confirmation hearings for federal judges and law enforcement officials.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Federal Agencies
Agencies like the FDA, EPA, and Forest Service are undergoing budget reviews that will influence their fiscal year 2027 funding.
Judicial Nominees
Individuals nominated for federal judgeships and U.S. Marshal positions are subject to committee consideration.
Key Facts
- The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a business meeting on May 14 to consider eight pieces of legislation and several Department of Justice nominations.
- Multiple committees are holding hearings to review the President's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget for agencies including the Forest Service, FDA, EPA, GSA, and HUD.
- The Armed Services Committee will review the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2027 and the Future Years Nuclear Security Program.
- The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs will hold a hearing on whistleblower testimony regarding COVID-19.
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- The Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law will examine federal action to protect children online.
- The Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee will consider H.R. 3633, which proposes a regulatory system for digital commodities.
- The Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation will evaluate FAA safety measures following a crash at DCA.
- The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship will examine the rise of small manufacturers.
- The Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing on supporting the 'sandwich generation' (those caring for both children and aging parents).
- The Committee on Veterans' Affairs will examine VA police operations.
- The Judiciary Committee will consider the nomination of Justin D. Smith for the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- The Judiciary Committee will consider nominations for three U.S. District Judges for the District of Kansas and several U.S. Marshals and Attorneys.
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Focus on Digital Assets
The Senate Banking Committee is moving toward formalizing a regulatory framework for digital commodities via H.R. 3633.
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- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment20Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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