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2010 Congressional Calendar

JAN 27, 2010

Use the following calendar to plan visits with your representative and senators in their Washington or local offices. For guidance on meeting with a Member of Congress, see this site .

February 1, 2010: FY 2011 Budget Submission

February 15 - 19: Presidents’ Day Recess

March 29 - April 9: Spring Recess

May 31 - June 4 Memorial Day Recess

July 5 - July 9: Independence Day Recess

August 9 - September 10: Summer Recess

September 17: Yom Kippur begins

October 1: Fiscal Year 2011 begins

October 8: House target adjournment date (no Senate date has been set)

October 11: Columbus Day federal holiday

November 2: Election Day

November 11: Veterans’ Day federal holiday

November 25: Thanksgiving Day federal holiday

December 1: Hanukkah begins

Generally, during weeks that the House and Senate meet, Members are most likely to be in Washington on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

The above schedule will likely change; always call your Member’s office before planning an event.

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