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Upcoming Senate Committee Meetings: May 19–20, 2026

Original title: SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

May 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

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.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 13, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document lists the official schedule of Senate committee hearings and business meetings for May 19 and May 20, 2026. These sessions cover federal budget requests for fiscal year 2027, executive branch nominations, and various policy oversight hearings.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the schedule for meetings happening on May 14, 2026?
The document states that meetings for May 14, 2026, are listed in the Daily Digest of the Congressional Record dated May 13, 2026.
Are these meetings open to the public?
Most meetings listed are open, but the document specifies that the Armed Services Committee hearing on the Navy's posture on May 19 will begin as a closed hearing before moving to an open session.

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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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

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.

Connected Entities

personMichelle SteelNominee for Ambassador to the Republic of KoreaMap →
organizationDepartment of JusticeSubject of Appropriations Subcommittee budget hearingMap →
organizationDepartment of LaborSubject of Appropriations Subcommittee budget hearingMap →
organizationDepartment of the NavySubject of Armed Services Committee posture hearingMap →
organizationDepartment of Veterans AffairsSubject of Veterans' Affairs Committee budget hearingMap →
personBrock DahlNominee for Legal Adviser at the Department of StateMap →
personMichael KavoukjianNominee for Ambassador to the Kingdom of NorwayMap →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment20
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