passes a bill (HR 2929) to ban permanent U.S. bases in Iraq and clears a bill (S 1868) to extend the Higher Education Act through Oct. 31; considers fiscal 2008 Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations bill (HR 3039); swears in Rep-elect Paul Broun, R-Ga., at 6 p.m.

resumes debate on fiscal 2008 homeland security appropriations bill (HR 2638); passes “wounded warrior” legislation and pay raise for military personnel (HR 1538).

receives briefing by co-chairs of the President’s Commission on Care for America’s Returning Wounded Warriors; greets 2007 Boys and Girls Nation delegates.

the World Affairs Council holds an event with Venezuelan Ambassador Bernardo Alvarez Herrera, speaking on energy policy, the economy, and foreign policy. 6:30 p.m., B-1 conference level, 1800 K St., N.W.