Congress has now reconvened for the second session of the 107th Congress.
Next week, on February 4, President Bush will submit his FY 2003 budget
request to Congress. This will start the appropriations cycle for fiscal
year 2003, which begins on October 1, 2002.
Below is the tentative congressional calendar for the coming year.
Because it is an election year, Members of Congress will try to spend
as much time as possible in their state or district offices, and will
try to wrap up their work early enough to campaign before the elections
in November. However, with Members trying to stake out positions prior
to the election, and with a projected deficit looming, this is likely
to be a difficult and contentious session.
Visiting with your Members of Congress can be one of the most effective
ways of communicating your views. This year, you may be more likely
to find them available if you set up a visit at their local state or
district offices, particularly during one of the House's District Work
Periods. You may also want to consider inviting a Member to visit your
university or laboratory. Keep in mind that House Members are generally
in their districts from Friday through Monday, and spend Tuesday through
Thursday on Capitol Hill.
Please see "Communicating with Congress" on our Science
Policy web site for more information on planning an effective visit
with your Members of Congress.
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