considers a national historic trail designation bill that has garnered some controversy due to Republican concerns over private property rights.

takes up a housing package and may also consider a bill to extend foreign AIDS relief.

has no public events scheduled.

Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., the first Muslim to be elected to the United States Congress, discusses “Muslim American civic engagement and participation in the 2008 presidential election and US politics,” in a speech to the second annual Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Leadership Summit. 7 p.m., Hyatt Regency, 400 New Jersey Ave, N.W.