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Over the Horizon...
Last Updated on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 8:30 am EDT
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The following are immigration-, asylum-, or refugee-related legislative items that are expected to be acted on some time over the next several weeks or actions that are expected to occur but have not yet been officially scheduled...
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House Actions Senate Actions Bicameral Actions "Off-the Hill" Activities News Briefs
Upcoming House Actions
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Upcoming House Immigration- and Refugee-Related Hearings
By Micheal E. Hill
Last Updated on Monday, May 6, 2013 -- 8:25 am EDT
The following immigration- or refugee-related hearings are scheduled or likely to occur in the coming weeks:
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NEW! House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Mandatory E-Verify Legislation: The House Committee on the Judiciary has scheduled a hearing for mid-May on H.R. 1772, the "Legal Workforce Act", legislation introduced by Representative Lamar Smith (R-TX), an Act to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make mandatory and permanent requirements relating to use of an electronic employment eligibility verification system. At the time of this writing, the witness list for the hearing had not yet been released.
The hearing is scheduled for 10:00 am EDT on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Room 2141 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
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NEW! House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Mandatory E-Verify Legislation: The House Committee on the Judiciary has scheduled a hearing for mid-May on H.R. 1773, the "Agricultural Guestworker Act" or "AG Act", legislation introduced by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Robert Goodlatte (R-VA) to create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers. At the time of this writing, the witness list for the hearing had not yet been released.
The hearing is scheduled for the afternoon of Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Room 2141 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
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House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security Hearing on FY '14 ICE Appropriations: The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security anticipates holding a hearing in mid- to late-April, at which time it will examine appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unit. Expected to testify at the hearing is Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement John Morton.
At the time of this writing, the Subcommittee expects to hold the hearing in mid April, following the submission by President Obama of his FY '14 Budget to Congress. When it occurs, it likely will take place in Room 2359 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
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Upcoming House Immigration- and Refugee-Related Markups
By Micheal E. Hill
Last Updated on Saturday, March 16, 2013 -- 4:30 pm EDT
The following immigration- or refugee-related markups are scheduled to occur in the coming weeks:
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Upcoming House Immigration- and Refugee-Related Floor Actions
By Micheal E. Hill
Last Updated on Saturday, March 16, 2013 -- 4:30 pm EDT
The following immigration- or refugee-related House floor actions could occur in the coming weeks:
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Upcoming Senate Immigration- and Refugee-Related Legislative Hearings
By Micheal E. Hill
Last Updated on Monday, May 6, 2013 -- 8:25 am EDT
The following immigration- or refugee-related hearings are scheduled or likely to occur in the coming weeks:
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Upcoming Senate Immigration- and Refugee-Related Legislative Markups
By Micheal E. Hill
Last Updated on Monday, May 6, 2013 -- 3:30 pm EDT
The following markups of measures that could have immigration- or refugee-related consequences are scheduled to occur in the coming weeks:
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NEW! Senate Judiciary Committee Markup of Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation: The Senate Committee on the Judiciary is expected in May to begin what could be a several weeks-long markup of S. 744, the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013”, a comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) bill introduced by a bipartisan group, known colloquially as the "Gang of Eight."
The second markup session is scheduled for 9:30 am EDT on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in Room SH-216 of the Hart Senate Office Building.
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NEW! Senate Judiciary Committee Markup of Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation: The Senate Committee on the Judiciary is expected in May to begin what could be a several weeks-long markup of S. 744, the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013”, a comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) bill introduced by a bipartisan group, known colloquially as the "Gang of Eight."
The third markup session is scheduled for 9:30 am EDT on Thursday, May 16, 2013 in Room SD-G-50 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
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NEW! Senate Judiciary Committee Markup of Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation: The Senate Committee on the Judiciary is expected in May to begin what could be a several weeks-long markup of S. 744, the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013”, a comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) bill introduced by a bipartisan group, known colloquially as the "Gang of Eight."
If necessary, a fifth markup session is likely to occur on Monday, May 20, 2013 in Room SD-G-50 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
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NEW! Senate Judiciary Committee Markup of Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation: The Senate Committee on the Judiciary is expected in May to begin what could be a several weeks-long markup of S. 744, the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013”, a comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) bill introduced by a bipartisan group, known colloquially as the "Gang of Eight."
If necessary, a sixth markup session is likely to occur on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Room SD-G-50 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
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NEW! Senate Judiciary Committee Markup of Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation: The Senate Committee on the Judiciary is expected in May to begin what could be a several weeks-long markup of S. 744, the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013”, a comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) bill introduced by a bipartisan group, known colloquially as the "Gang of Eight."
If necessary, a seventh markup session is likely to occur at a time to be determined on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Room SD-G-50 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
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NEW! Senate Judiciary Committee Markup of Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation: The Senate Committee on the Judiciary is expected in May to begin what could be a several weeks-long markup of S. 744, the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013”, a comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) bill introduced by a bipartisan group, known colloquially as the "Gang of Eight."
If necessary, an eighth markup session is likely to occur at a time to be determined on Thursday, May 23, 2013 in Room SD-G-50 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
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NEW! Senate Judiciary Committee Markup of Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation: The Senate Committee on the Judiciary is expected in May to begin what could be a several weeks-long markup of S. 744, the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013”, a comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) bill introduced by a bipartisan group, known colloquially as the "Gang of Eight."
If necessary, a ninth markup session is likely to occur at a time to be determined on Friday, May 24, 2013 in Room SD-G-50 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
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Upcoming Senate Immigration- and Refugee-Related Legislative Floor Actions
By Micheal E. Hill
Last Updated on Saturday, March 16, 2013 -- 4:30 pm EDT
The following immigration- or refugee-related floor actions could occur in the coming weeks:
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Upcoming Bicameral Actions
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Upcoming Bicameral Actions On or Impacting
Immigration- and Refugee-Related Matters
By Micheal E. Hill
Last Updated on Monday, May 6, 2013 -- 8:25 am EDT
The following bicameral immigration- or refugee-related floor actions could occur in the coming weeks:
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Upcoming "Off of the Hill" Activities
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Upcoming "Off of the Hill" Immigration- and Refugee-Related
Legislative Activity
By Micheal E. Hill
Last Updated on Monday, May 6, 2013 -- 8:25 am EDT
The following immigration- or refugee-related "off of the Hill" activities could occur in the coming weeks:
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White House Daily Briefings: White House Press Secretary Jay Carney is scheduled each weekday to conduct his White House Daily Briefing, at which he fields questions from the White House press corps, including possible questions on immigration- and refugee-related matters.
The White House Daily Briefing takes place at a time-to-be-announced each day, usually in the early afternoon. During days when the President is in Washington, DC, the briefing takes place in the Brady Briefing Room in the White House. On days when the President is traveling, it takes place aboard Air Force One.
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