The 108th Congress is now in session. When President Bush sends his
FY 2004 budget request to Congress on February 3 the annual budget
cycle will begin. Hearings before various House and Senate
authorization and appropriations committees will occur throughout the
year, with many of the most important budget-related hearings held
before the July 4th recess.
The following congressional calendar is useful in scheduling visits
with your representative or senators. Personal visits are an
especially effective way to communicate directly with your Members of
Congress.
Traditionally, Members of Congress are in Washington on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday, except as noted during the recesses below.
Although many constituents travel to Washington for such visits, it
can be equally effective, and less expensive, to visit with them in
their local offices. Such appointments are likely to be longer and
will not have to compete with hearings, roll call votes, and other
duties. Also to be considered are invitations to Members to visit
research laboratories, universities, and other such institutions
where they can see, first-hand, tax dollars at work.
To identify your Members of Congress, telephone numbers, and Washington
and local offices visit the following two web sites: http://www.house.gov/
and http://www.senate.gov/index.htm
Information on planning an effective appointment can be found on the
AIP Science Policy website at http://www.aip.org/gov/commcong.html
February 3: President Bush submits his budget
February 17 - 21: House and Senate recess
April 14 - 25: House and Senate recess
May 26 - 30: House and Senate recess
June 30 - July 4: House and Senate recess
July 28 - September 2: House recess
August 4- September 1: Senate recess
October 1: Start of FY 2004
October 3: Target adjournment date
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