Here are some events related to defense and civilian nuclear matters that Exchange Monitor staff are tracking this week.
11: Senate Armed Services Committee. Hearing to consider the nomination of Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown for reappointment to the grade of general and to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. 9:30 a.m. Dirksen SD-G50 and streamed on the committee’s website.
11: House Rules Committee. Meeting to set floor-debate rules for and consider amendments to the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill sets policy and spending limits for defense programs, including nuclear-weapons programs at the National Nuclear Security Administration. The committee must approve debate rules before the full House can consider the bill. 12:00 p.m. Eastern time. H-313, The Capitol, Washington.
11: Community Forum and Open House on the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. Department of Energy Carlsbad Field Office and Salado Isolation Mining Contractors. Marriot Albuquerque, 2101 Lousiana Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, N.M. 87110 or streaming online. Register for in-person attendance here. Register for virtual attendance here. 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Eastern time.
