On Tuesday, President Obama marks the 11th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. On Wednesday, he hits the campaign trail with trips to Las Vegas and Denver. He concludes the week by hosting the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams at the White House.

The Senate returns after a month off this afternoon. It will consider a judicial nomination this evening. On Tuesday, it will take up the Veterans Jobs Corps Act (S. 3457).

The House is back as well, and there are a number of bills on its agenda. One is a measure to extend government funding for six months after the end of this fiscal year (September 30). Another bill would replace the automatic defense spending cuts that will take effect in 2013. You can view the Majority Leader’s calendar here.

Senate Hearings: WEDNESDAY—The Energy and Natural Resources Committee holds a hearing on the Nuclear Waste Administration Act (S. 3469). The Environment and Public Works Committee holds a hearing on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s efforts to improve nuclear reactor safety. The Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee examines the Mars Curiosity Mission. THURSDAY—The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee looks at college affordability.

House Hearings: TUESDAY—An Energy and Commerce subcommittee examines the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program. The Ways and Means Committee looks at the taxes in the President’s health care law. A Small Business subcommittee holds a hearing on “Medicare’s Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding Program: How are Small Suppliers Faring?” An Energy and Commerce subcommittee holds a hearing on the Accountability in Grants Act (H.R. 4255), which would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from offering financial assistance to projects outside the United States. The Natural Resources Committee holds a hearing on “The Chu Memorandum: Directives Could Increase Electricity Costs for Over 40 Million Families and Small Businesses.” WEDNESDAY—An Energy and Commerce subcommittee considers “Where the Jobs Are: There’s an App for That.” Another Energy and Commerce subcommittee examines the nuclear weapons complex. A Transportation subcommittee holds a hearing on the NextGen program. The Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on “The Obama Administration’s Abuse of Power.” A Ways and Means subcommittee looks at the health insurance exchanges created by the health care law. THURSDAY—A Transportation subcommittee looks at the Department of Transportation’s truck and bus safety program. An Energy and Commerce subcommittee considers the “Outlook for Achieving North American Energy Independence Within the Decade.” The Oversight and Government Reform and Financial Services Committees hold a joint hearing on the JOBS Act. The Intelligence Committee considers the national security implications of Chinese telecommunications companies operating in the United States. A Small Business subcommittee holds a hearing on “Adding to Uncertainty: Small Businesses’ Perspectives on the Tax Cliff.” An Energy and Commerce subcommittee considers “Creating Opportunities through Improved Government Spectrum Efficiency.” FRIDAY—The Energy and Commerce Committee looks at H.R. 6172, which would limit the EPA’s authority to regulate carbon emissions.

Executive Branch: Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta is in Pennsylvania today visiting the Flight 93 memorial. Vice President Biden is slated to visit tomorrow. Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank is in Chicago today to address the International Manufacturing Technology Show. After that, she’ll head north to deliver remarks on the economy in Milwaukee.

Economic Reports: From The New York Times: “Data will include consumer credit for July (Monday); the trade deficit for July (Tuesday); import prices for August and wholesale trade for July (Wednesday); weekly jobless claims and the producer price index for August (Thursday); and retail sales for August, the Consumer Price Index for August, industrial production for August, the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index for September and business inventories for July (Friday).”

President Obama holds a campaign event today in Toledo, Ohio.  From Toledo, he travels to New Orleans to view the hurricane damage and response.  On Tuesday, he will campaign in Norfolk, Virginia.  The President departs on Wednesday for the Democratic National Convention, where he will give his acceptance speech on Thursday.

Congress is in recess.

Executive Branch: Vice President Biden is in Detroit today to address an AFL-CIO Labor Day event. Secretary of State Clinton is in Indonesia today as part of a trip including visits to Cook Islands, China, Timor-Leste, Brunei, and Russia.

Economic Reports: From The New York Times: “Data will include the Institute for Supply Management manufacturing index for August and construction spending for July (Tuesday); revised second-quarter productivity, Automatic Data Processing employment for August, weekly jobless claims, and the I.S.M. service index for August (Thursday); and unemployment for August (Friday).” More from The Washington Post.

As Republicans hold their convention in Tampa, President Obama is hitting the campaign trail visiting college towns this week. On Tuesday, the President will hold rallies in Ames, Iowa (Iowa State) and Fort Collins, Colorado (Colorado State). On Wednesday, he will be in Charlottesville, Virginia (University of Virginia).

The House and Senate are in recess.

Executive Branch: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will likely attend the Pacific Island Forum this week in Rarotonga, Cook Islands.

Economic Report: From The New York Times: “Data will include the Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller home price index for June and consumer confidence for August (Tuesday); second-quarter gross domestic product (revised), pending home sales for July and the Federal Reserve’s so-called beige book report on current economic conditions (Wednesday); weekly jobless claims, and personal income and spending for July (Thursday); the Chicago purchasing managers index for August, the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index for August and factory orders for July (Friday).”

President Obama conducts interviews at the White House with local media from California, Florida and Virginia today. On Tuesday, it’s back to the campaign trail, with visits to swing states Ohio and Nevada. Wednesday includes campaign stops in Las Vegas and New York City.

The House and Senate are in recess.

Executive Branch: Vice President Biden is meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan at the Vice President’s residence this afternoon. On Tuesday, Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank meets with manufacturers in Allentown, Pa.

Economic Reports: From The New York Times: “Chicago Fed National Activity Index for July (Monday); existing home sales for July and Federal Open Market Committee minutes for August meeting (Wednesday); new home sales for July and weekly jobless claims (Thursday); durable goods orders for July (Friday).” More information from The Washington Post.

President Obama kicks off a bus tour today. The three-day trip will take him across Iowa.

The House and Senate are still in recess. They will be back on September 10.

Executive Branch: Vice President Biden is campaigning in North Carolina today.

Economic Reports: From The New York Times: “The data will include retail sales for July, the producer price index for July and business inventories for June (Tuesday); the Consumer Price Index for July and industrial production for July (Wednesday); weekly jobless claims, housing starts for July, and the Philadelphia Fed index for August (Thursday); and the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index for August and leading economic indicators for July (Friday).” More information from The Washington Post.

President Obama has a busy week on the campaign trail. Today, he will be in Connecticut. After a day at the White House on Tuesday, he heads to Colorado for campaign events on Wednesday and Thursday.

The House and Senate are on their August recess (though technically they will be holding pro forma sessions since the House voted against adjourning). Due to construction in the Senate chamber, the Senate will be holding some of these sessions outside of the Capitol in the nearby Hart office building.

Executive Branch: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in South Africa today. She is in the middle of a week-and-a-half-long trip to Africa. Under Secretary for International Trade Francisco Sánchez will also be in South Africa this week for the U.S.-South Africa Business Summit.

Economic Reports: From The New York Times: “Data will include consumer credit for June (Tuesday); second-quarter productivity (Wednesday); weekly jobless claims, the trade deficit for June and wholesale trade inventories for June (Thursday); and import prices for July (Friday).” And more from The Washington Post.

President Obama has a busy week on the campaign trail, with stops in New York, Ohio, Florida and Virginia. He begins the week, however, on official business; he meets with new ambassadors to the United States in the Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony.

The Senate convenes this afternoon and takes up a judicial nomination. Following that, it will likely begin consideration of cybersecurity legislation (S. 3414).

The House returns Tuesday and will devote much of its attention to tax issues. The Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act (H.R. 8) would extend current tax rates. Another bill, the Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act (H.R. 6169), would set the stage for tax reform next year. The House is also considering a number of bills on the suspension calendar this week. You can see the Majority Leader’s full schedule here.

Senate Hearings: TUESDAY—The Banking Committee conducts oversight of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. A Foreign Relations subcommittee holds a hearing on “Doing Business in Latin America: Positive Trends but Serious Challenges.” WEDNESDAY—The Agriculture Committee holds a hearing on futures markets. The Environment and Public Works Committee receives an “Update on the Latest Climate Change Science and Local Adaptation Measures.” The Finance Committee holds a hearing on tax reform as it pertains to businesses. The Commerce Committee considers online retailers’ exemption from state sales taxes. A Foreign Relations subcommittee considers “The Future of the Eurozone: Outlook and Lessons.”

House Hearings: TUESDAY—An Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee holds a field hearing on “The Green Agenda and the War on Coal: Perspectives from the Ohio Valley.” WEDNESDAY—The Armed Services Committee hears from Administration representatives about the impact of defense sequestration. A Science, Space and Technology subcommittee holds a hearing on “The Relationship Between Business and Research Universities: Collaborations Fueling American Innovation and Job Creation.” A Financial Services subcommittee marks up several bills, including the Fostering Innovation Act (H.R. 6161). The Small Business Committee examines the impact of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on small businesses. A Science, Space and Technology subcommittee holds a hearing on “The Emerging Commercial Suborbital Reusable Launch Vehicle Market.” A Judiciary subcommittee holds a hearing on the Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales (PARTS) Act (H.R. 3889). THURSDAY—An Energy and Commerce subcommittee looks at the “Growing Differences for Energy Development on Federal vs. Non-Federal Lands.” The Oversight and Government Reform Committee holds a hearing on the Internal Revenue Service’s enforcement of rules and taxes in the President’s health care law. An Energy and Commerce subcommittee conducts oversight of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Executive Branch: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks about religious freedom around the world at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace today. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner is in Germany. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta is traveling in North Africa and the Middle East. Later this week, Under Secretary for International Trade Francisco Sánchez will be in St. Petersburg, Russia, for a meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Small and Medium Enterprises working group.

Economic Reports: From The New York Times: “The data will include personal income and spending for June, the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller home price index for May and consumer confidence for July (Tuesday); A.D.P. employment for July, the I.S.M. manufacturing index for July and construction spending for June (Wednesday); weekly jobless claims and factory orders for June (Thursday); and unemployment for July and the I.S.M. service index for July (Friday).”

The President’s campaign trail takes him out west the first part of the week with a stop in Reno, Nev., where he delivers remarks at the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention. His campaign also makes stops in Oakland, Calif.; Portland, Ore.; and Seattle. He travels to New Orleans Wednesday for campaign events and delivers remarks at the National Urban League Conference. He returns to Washington on Wednesday and has official meetings at the White House the rest of the week with campaign events scheduled in the D.C. area Friday.

The Senate considers the nomination of Federal Magistrate Judge Michael Shipp of the U.S. District Court in New Jersey to U.S. district judge for that court.

The House meets at 12:00 today and takes up a number of bills. Later in the week, the House turns to an offshore energy development bill, the Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan (H.R. 6082). The bill would implement a new lease plan for developing U.S. offshore energy resources over the next five years. The bill adds several new areas along the Atlantic and Pacific coastlines and off the coast of Alaska for offshore oil and gas exploration. See the Majority Leader’s calendar here.

Senate Hearings: TUESDAY—The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee examines natural gas as a fuel for transportation. The Environment and Public Works Committee holds a hearing on the EPA’s actions to control exposure to toxic chemicals. A Senate Judiciary subcommittee discusses the rise of Super PACs. A Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs subcommittee looks at private student loans. WEDNESDAY—An Appropriations subcommittee considers “The Impact of Sequestration on Education.” The Senate Finance Committee discusses “Education Tax Incentives and Tax Reform.” A Senate Energy and Natural Resources subcommittee holds a hearing on water use efficiency and its impact on energy use. A Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee examines grant management practices. A Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee explores job creation through exports to Africa. FRIDAY—The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee talks about Vermont’s gas prices.

House Hearings: MONDAY—The House Rules Committee discusses offshore energy development. The Committee will also look at legislation on regulations in relation to the unemployment rate. TUESDAY—The Financial Services Committee holds a hearing on “The Impact of Dodd-Frank’s Insurance Regulations on Consumers, Job Creators and the Economy.” An Energy and Commerce subcommittee marks up the No More Solyndras Act. The subcommittee reconvenes Wednesday. WEDNESDAY—An Education and Workforce subcommittee considers proposals to strengthen the National Labor Relations Act. The Natural Resources Committee holds a hearing on “Investigation of President Obama’s Gulf Drilling Moratorium: Questioning of Key Department of the Interior Officials.” The Agriculture Committee examines impending regulatory reforms. The Small Business Committee holds a hearing on “Tales of Resilience: Small Business Survival in the Recession.” The Oversight and Government Reform Committee looks at “The Obama Administration’s $8 Billion Extralegal Healthcare Spending Project.” A Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee talks about the EPA’s proposed permitting process under the Clean Water Act. THURSDAY—A Science, Space and Technology subcommittee discusses the Department of Energy’s use of taxpayer funding. A Financial Services subcommittee holds a hearing on “The 10th Anniversary of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.” A Small Business subcommittee explores trade barriers facing small agriculture exporters. An Armed Services subcommittee considers civilian workforce requirements for the defense program.

Executive Branch: Defense Secretary Leon Panetta welcomes Spain’s Minister of Defense Pedro Morenes to the Pentagon Monday. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testifies before Congress this week on Wall Street reform.

Economic Reports: From The New York Times: “Data will include new home sales for June (Wednesday); durable goods orders for June and weekly initial jobless claims (Thursday); and second-quarter gross domestic product and the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index for July (Friday).”

President Obama hits the campaign trail again this week, with stops in Ohio and Texas the first part of the week. He returns Wednesday for official meetings at the White House before traveling to Florida for more campaign events. He returns to Washington on Friday.

The Senate convenes on Monday and will hold a procedural vote on the DISCLOSE Act (S. 3369). The legislation restricts corporations, associations and businesses on legitimate advocacy activities and will take away their First Amendment rights to speak out about public policies that impact economic growth and U.S. job creation.

The House returns Tuesday and takes up a number of bills. The second half of the week, the House will take up the Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012 (H.R. 5872). The legislation would require the President to provide a detailed report to Congress within 30 days of enactment regarding plans for across-the-board cuts for fiscal year 2013 under the Budget Control Act. The House will also look at the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for 2013 (H.R. 5856). See the Majority Leader’s calendar here.

Senate Hearings: TUESDAY—The Senate Banking Committee receives the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee holds a hearing on “Cyber Security and the Grid.” The Agriculture Committee examines the Dodd-Frank financial services law. An Appropriations subcommittee holds a hearing on furniture flammability standards. WEDNESDAY—The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee considers “Improving the Transparency of Federal Spending.” A Commerce subcommittee holds a hearing on “The Global Competitiveness of the U.S. Aviation Industry.” THURSDAY—The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee looks at college costs.

House Hearings: MONDAY—An Energy and Commerce subcommittee holds a hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from utilities. TUESDAY—An Energy and Commerce subcommittee looks at alternative fuels and vehicles. WEDNESDAY—The Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on defense sequestration. NAM Board Member Della Williams of Williams-Pyro is testifying. The Committee will also hear from member company Lockheed Martin, as well as Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of member company United Technologies Company. The Natural Resources Committee marks up an offshore energy development bill (H.R. 6082). An Education and Workforce subcommittee examines college costs. The Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on “The International Trade Commission and Patent Disputes.” The Financial Services Committee hears from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke about the state of the economy. The Small Business Committee holds a hearing on “Digital Divide: Expanding Broadband Access to Small Businesses.” THURSDAY—The Ways and Means Committee holds a hearing on the impact of tax reform on manufacturers. A Homeland Security subcommittee examines the use of domestic drones. The Oversight and Government Reform Committee looks at the effect of regulation on job creation. The Natural Resources Committee holds a hearing on the stream buffer rule. A Financial Services subcommittee looks at “Dodd-Frank’s Impact on Families, Communities and Small Businesses.

Executive Branch: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Israel today as she wraps up her two-week trip overseas that took her through Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Economic Reports: From The New York Times: “Data will include retail sales for June and business inventories for May (Monday); the Consumer Price Index for June (Tuesday); housing starts for June and the Federal Reserve report on current economic conditions, known as the beige book (Wednesday); and weekly jobless claims, existing home sales for June and leading economic indicators for June (Thursday).”

President Obama is busy campaigning this week, interspersing campaign events across the country with official meetings in Washington. This week the campaign takes him to Iowa and Virginia.

The Senate returns today after a weeklong break. The first votes are on Tuesday: first on a judicial nomination and then a procedural vote on the Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act (S. 2237). That measure would provide a tax credit to small businesses that increased their payroll this year and extend 100 percent bonus depreciation for another year.

The House returns today as well and votes on a number of bills. The heavy lifting begins Tuesday when consideration of the repeal of the health care law begins. When the House completes work on the repeal bill, it will turn to a measure intended to spur production of rare earth minerals, the National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act (H.R. 4402). See the Majority Leader’s calendar here.

Senate Hearings: TUESDAY—The Senate Finance Committee holds a hearing on “Boosting Opportunities and Growth Through Tax Reform: Helping More Young People Achieve the American Dream.” WEDNESDAY—The Judiciary Committee looks at issues relating to standard-essential patents. THURSDAY—The Energy and Natural Resources Committee considers “Remediation of Federal Legacy Wells in the National Petroleum Reserve—Alaska.”

House Hearings: TUESDAY—An Energy and Commerce subcommittee looks at alternative fuels and vehicles. A Financial Services subcommittee holds a hearing on “The Impact of Dodd-Frank on Customers, Credit and Job Creators.” An Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee examines “The Administration’s Auto Bailouts and the Delphi Pension Decisions: Who Picked the Winners and Losers?” An Energy and Commerce subcommittee conducts oversight of the Federal Communications Commission. The Ways and Means Committee holds a hearing on the Supreme Court’s ruling on the health care law. The Oversight and Government Reform Committee considers the economic impact of the health care law. THURSDAY—Two Energy and Commerce subcommittees hold a joint hearing on two draft bills: the No More Solyndras Act and the Smart Energy Act. A Judiciary subcommittee holds a hearing on “Clearing the Way for Jobs and Growth: Retrospective Review to Reduce Red Tape and Regulations.” A Science, Space and Technology subcommittee looks at how NASA-derived technologies can grow the economy. FRIDAY—The Oversight and Government Reform Committee holds a field hearing in Edmond, Oklahoma, on regulations thwarting energy development.

Executive Branch: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Mongolia today. She is in the midst of a two-week trip that takes her through Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Economic Reports: From The New York Times: “Data will include consumer credit for May (Monday); the trade deficit for May and wholesale trade inventories for May (Wednesday); weekly jobless claims and import prices for June (Thursday); and the producer price index for June and the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index for July (Friday).”