The Senate meets this week and is expected to vote on several executive branch and judicial nominees. Debate begins on a financial regulatory overhaul bill as well.

The House returns Tuesday. A vote is expected this week on measures including providing voting rights for the District of Columbia and Veterans’ health services.

Several Congressional hearings will be conducted of interest including: Fiscal 2011 Funding for NASA, Carbon Capture and Sequestration, Aviation Security and Flight 253, and Securing Rail and Transportation Networks.

Finally, the Railroad Subcommittee will conduct a field hearing Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 9:30AM James R. Thompson Center, 100 West Randolph Street, Room 503, Chicago, Illinois to discuss “High-Speed Rail Grants Awarded under the Recovery Act”.