Senate committee to probe future of homeland security

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee holds two hearings next week to assess the future of homeland security, dealing with emerging threats and the evolution of the Homeland Security Department's roles and missions.

These are two key hearings in an otherwise light Senate committee schedule, although the Senate Finance Committee will explore Medicare physician payments.

Details on these and other Senate hearings follow:

Senate Banking

July 10, "Developing the Framework for Safe and Efficient Mobile Payments"
10 a.m., 538 Dirksen Senate Office Building

Senate Energy and Natural Resources

July 12, "Oil Well Remediation in Alaska"
9:30 a.m., 366 Dirksen Senate Office Building

Senate Finance

July 10, "Boosting Opportunities and Growth Through Tax Reform: Helping More Young People Achieve the American Dream"
2 p.m., 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building

July 11, "Medicare Physician Payments: Perspectives from Physicians"
10 a.m., 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building

Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions

July 12, "Beyond Seclusion and Restraint: Creating Positive Learning Environments for All Students"
10 a.m., 106 Dirksen Senate Office Buildings

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

July 11, "The Future of Homeland Security: Evolving and Emerging Threats"
10 a.m., 342 Dirksen Senate Office Building

July 12, "The Future of Homeland Security: The Evolution of the Homeland Security Department's Roles and Missions"
10 a.m., 342 Dirksen Senate Office Building