Congressional Calendar

Meeting with your representative or senators is one of the most effective ways to convey your views on public policy matters. Such meetings are an important part of a Member’s daily schedule, whether at their Capitol Hill office or at their district or state offices.

Since this is an election year, Members of Congress will be in Washington for less time than in non-election years. Planning trip or event in Washington will be the most effective if the following dates are kept in mind. Also note that Capitol Hill appointments are best scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of those weeks when Congress is in session.

See the Science Policy section of AIP’s web site for guidance on making and planning appointments with your Member of Congress. Consider using copies of AIP’s Physics Success Stories for talking points and hand-out material for your appointments. See http://www.aip.org/gov for appointment guidance and ordering information for free copies of Physics Success Stories.

The announced dates of the House and Senate recesses are:

February 21 - 25
April 17 - 28
May 29 - June 2
July 3 - 7
July 31 - September 5

House leaders want to complete work on all thirteen appropriations bills by June 30. The new fiscal year begins on October 1. The target adjournment date is October 6. Election day is November 7.