10-FEB-2012 12:00 AM Today SSAS00 Armed Services 14-FEB-2012 09:30 AM Tuesday SD-G50 Hearings to examine the Defense Authorization request for fiscal year 2013 and the Future Years Defense Program. SSBU00 Budget 14-FEB-2012 10:00 AM Tuesday SD-608 Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2013. SSFR00 Foreign Relations 14-FEB-2012 02:15 PM Tuesday S-116 PN1110 PN1169 PN1002 S.414 PN1055 PN1172 S.Res.344 S.Res.342 S.1023 PN1109 PN1086 PN1199 Business meeting to consider S.1023, to authorize the President to provide assistance to the Government of Haiti to end within 5 years the deforestation in Haiti and restore within 30 years the extent of tropical forest cover in existence in Haiti in 1990, S.414, to protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of child marriage, an original resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Egypt relationship, and urging the Government of Egypt to protect civil liberties and cease persecution of democracy activities, S.Res.344, supporting the democratic aspirations of the Nicaraguan people and calling attention to the deterioration of constitutional order in Nicaragua, an original resolution calling for democratic change in Syria, S.Res.342, honoring the life and legacy of Laura Pollan, and the nominations of Tara D. Sonenshine, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy, Anne Claire Richard, of New York, to be Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, Robert E. Whitehead, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Togolese Republic, Nancy J. Powell, of Iowa, to be Ambassador to India, Larry Leon Palmer, of Georgia, to be Ambassador to Barbados, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Phyllis Marie Powers, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to Republic of Nicaragua, and Jonathan Don Farrar, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Panama, all of the Department of State, and Earl W. Gast, of California, to be an Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, and lists in the Foreign Service. SSHR00 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 14-FEB-2012 02:30 PM Tuesday SD-430 Hearings to examine pain in America, focusing on exploring challenges to relief. SLIN00 Intelligence 14-FEB-2012 02:30 PM Tuesday SH-219 Closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters. SSAF00 Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry 15-FEB-2012 09:30 AM Wednesday SD-G50 PN1001 PN783 PN782 PN1000 Business meeting to consider the nominations of Michael T. Scuse, of Delaware, to be Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, and to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Commodity Credit Corporation, Department of Agriculture, and Chester John Culver, of Iowa, and Bruce J. Sherrick, of Illinois, both to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, Farm Credit Administration; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine energy and economic growth for rural America. SSBU00 Budget 15-FEB-2012 10:00 AM Wednesday SD-608 Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2013 for the Department of Transportation. SSFI00 Finance 15-FEB-2012 10:00 AM Wednesday SD-215 Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2013. SSJU00 Judiciary 15-FEB-2012 10:00 AM Wednesday SD-226 Hearings to examine the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program, focusing on protecting those who protect us. JCSE00 Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe 15-FEB-2012 02:00 PM Wednesday RHOB-B318 Hearings to examine violence against Roma in Europe, focusing on violence in the region, and human rights violations. SSBK08 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection 15-FEB-2012 02:30 PM Wednesday SD-538 Hearings to examine pay for performance, focusing on incentive compensation at large financial institutions. SSJU00 Judiciary 15-FEB-2012 02:30 PM Wednesday SD-226 Hearings to examine certain nominations. SSAS00 Armed Services 16-FEB-2012 09:30 AM Thursday SD-G50 Hearings to examine the current and future worldwide threats to the national security of the United States; with the possibility of a closed session in SVC-217 following the open session. SSEG00 Energy and Natural Resources 16-FEB-2012 09:30 AM Thursday SD-366 Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2013 for the Department of Energy. SSBK00 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 16-FEB-2012 10:00 AM Thursday SD-538 Hearings to examine the European debt crisis and its implications. SSBU00 Budget 16-FEB-2012 10:00 AM Thursday SD-608 Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2013 and revenue proposals. SSFR06 Foreign Relations Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Global Narcotics Affairs 16-FEB-2012 10:00 AM Thursday SD-419 Hearings to examine Iran's influence and activity in Latin America. SSHR11 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Employment and Workplace Safety Subcommittee 16-FEB-2012 10:00 AM Thursday SD-430 Hearings to examine addressing workforce needs at the regional level, focusing on innovative public and private partnerships. SSJU00 Judiciary 16-FEB-2012 10:00 AM Thursday SD-226 PN1118 PN1116 PN1117 PN1105 Business meeting to consider the nominations of John Z. Lee, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, John J. Tharp, Jr., of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, George Levi Russell, III, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland, and Kristine Gerhard Baker, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas. SLIA00 Indian Affairs 16-FEB-2012 02:15 PM Thursday SD-628 An oversight hearing to examine energy development in Indian country. SSGA00 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 16-FEB-2012 02:30 PM Thursday SD-342 Hearings to examine securing America's future, focusing on the "Cybersecurity Act of 2012". SLIN00 Intelligence 16-FEB-2012 02:30 PM Thursday SH-219 Closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters. SSAS00 Armed Services 28-FEB-2012 09:30 AM Tuesday SD-106 Hearings to examine U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Transportation Command in review of the Defense Authorization request for fiscal year 2013 and the Future Years Defense Program; with the possibility of a closed session in SVC-217 following the open session. SSAF00 Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry 28-FEB-2012 10:00 AM Tuesday SH-216 Hearings to examine strengthening conservation through the 2012 farm bill. SSEG00 Energy and Natural Resources 28-FEB-2012 10:00 AM Tuesday SD-366 Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2013 for the Department of the Interior. SSVA00 Veterans' Affairs 28-FEB-2012 02:30 PM Tuesday CHOB-345 Joint hearings to examine a legislative presentation from the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). SSVA00 Veterans' Affairs 29-FEB-2012 10:00 AM Wednesday SR-418 Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2013 for Veterans' Programs. SSAS00 Armed Services 01-MAR-2012 09:30 AM Thursday SH-216 Hearings to examine U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Transportation Command in review of the Defense Authorization request for fiscal year 2013 and the Future Years Defense Program; with the possibility of a closed session in SVC-217 following the open session. SSAS00 Armed Services 06-MAR-2012 09:30 AM Tuesday SH-216 Hearings to examine U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command in review of the Defense Authorization request for fiscal year 2013 and the Future Years Defense Program; with the possibility of a closed session in SVC-217 following the open session. SSVA00 Veterans' Affairs 07-MAR-2012 10:00 AM Wednesday SD-G50 Joint hearings to examine a legislative presentation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). SSAS00 Armed Services 08-MAR-2012 09:30 AM Thursday SD-106 Hearings to examine the Department of the Army in review of the Defense Authorization request for fiscal year 2013 and the Future Years Defense Program. SSAS00 Armed Services 13-MAR-2012 09:30 AM Tuesday SD-G50 Hearings to examine U.S. Southern Command and U.S. Northern Command in review of the Defense Authorization request for fiscal year 2013 and the Future Years Defense Program; with the possibility of a closed session in SVC-217 following the open session. SSAF00 Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry 14-MAR-2012 12:00 AM Wednesday TBA Hearings to examine healthy food initiatives, local production, and nutrition. SSVA00 Veterans' Affairs 14-MAR-2012 10:00 AM Wednesday SR-418 Hearings to examine ending homelessness among veterans, focusing on Veterans' Affairs progress on its five year plan. SSAS00 Armed Services 15-MAR-2012 09:30 AM Thursday SD-G50 Hearings to examine the Department of the Navy in review of the Defense Authorization request for fiscal year 2013 and the Future Years Defense Program; with the possibility of a closed session in SVC-217 following the open session. SSAS00 Armed Services 20-MAR-2012 09:30 AM Tuesday SD-G50 Hearings to examine the Department of the Air Force in review of the Defense Authorization request for fiscal year 2013 and the Future Years Defense Program; with the possibility of a closed session in SVC-217 following the open session. SSAF00 Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry 21-MAR-2012 12:00 AM Wednesday TBA Hearings to examine risk management and commodities in the 2012 farm bill. SSVA00 Veterans' Affairs 21-MAR-2012 10:00 AM Wednesday SD-G50 Joint hearings to examine the legislative presentations of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), Non Commissioned Officers Association, American Ex-Prisoners of War, Vietnam Veterans of America, Wounded Warrior Project, National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, and The Retired Enlisted Association. SSVA00 Veterans' Affairs 22-MAR-2012 10:00 AM Thursday CHOB-345 Joint hearings to examine the legislative presentations of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Air Force Sergeants Association, Blinded Veterans Association, American Veterans (AMVETS), Gold Star Wives, Fleet Reserve Association, Military Officers Association of America, and the Jewish War Veterans. SSVA00 Veterans' Affairs 28-MAR-2012 10:00 AM Wednesday SR-418 PN717 PN1087 Hearings to examine the nominations of Margaret Bartley, of Maryland, and Coral Wong Pietsch, of Hawaii, both to be a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.