(The House of Representatives is not in session this week, so no hearings. And if there is a government shutdown, that may interfere with Senate hearings.)

Tuesday, January 23 – Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation – Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security – subcommittee hearing on surface transportation security (witness list here) – 10:30 a.m., SR-253 Russell.

Wednesday, January 24 – Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation – full committee field hearing at the Washington Auto Show on automotive innovation and federal policy (witness list here) – 10:00 a.m., West Salon Room, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC.