This Week on the Hill
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
Highlights on the agenda for this week in Washington
House Budget Committee holds a hearing titled 'America's Fiscal Future: Examining the Need for a Fiscal Commission.'
HEARING · MON
The UN General Assembly opens its annual general debate in New York. Brazil speaks first by tradition, followed by President Trump.
DIPLOMACY · TUE
The Senate continues work on the Protect College Sports Act (Cruz–Cantwell) after advancing it 77–22 last Thursday. A final procedural vote is expected as early as Tuesday, with passage possible Thursday.
SENATE FLOOR · TUE–THU
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee holds an open hearing to examine updating America's nuclear waste management policy. Dirksen 406, 10:00 AM.
HEARING · WED
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism holds an open hearing to examine Flock's nationwide AI surveillance network. Dirksen 562, 2:30 PM.
HEARING · WED
Chinese President Xi Jinping makes a state visit to Washington, his first since 2015, and meets President Trump at the White House on Thursday.
DIPLOMACY · WED–FRI
Senate HELP Committee votes on the nominations of Nicole Saphier to be Surgeon General, Timothy Westlake to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, and Mary Lazare to be Assistant Secretary for Aging, Dirksen 430, 10:00 AM. It then holds a hearing on Heidi Overton's nomination to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Dirksen 430, 10:30 AM.
HEALTH · THU