Most congressional committees haven't formally adopted their rules and policies for the new session, and lawmakers are expected to leave town midweek for party organizing retreats. So only a handful of hearings are scheduled for the second week of the 114th Congress.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was scheduled to address the new Republican-controlled Senate Foreign Affairs and Armed Services committees on Tuesday, to discuss global threats and national security. But an injured shoulder has delayed that appearance.
Tuesday
Senate Foreign Relations — 10 a.m. — Dirksen 419
Postponed
The hearing was scheduled to examine "the case for American leadership in the world" and will be rescheduled for a later date.
House Foreign Affairs — 10 a.m. — Rayburn 2172
North Korea
This briefing looks at potential threats from North Korea, including nuclear and cyber issues. |
House Veterans' Affairs — 10:30 a.m. — Cannon 334
Business meeting
This hearing is to formally organize the committee for the 114th Congress.
House Armed Services — 11 a.m. — Rayburn 2118
Business meeting
This hearing is to formally organize the committee for the 114th Congress.
Senate Armed Services — 2:30 p.m. — Dirksen G50
Postponed
The hearing was scheduled to be a discussion of global challenges and U.S. national security strategy but now will be rescheduled for a later date.
Leo covers Congress, Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times. He has covered Washington, D.C. since 2004, focusing on military personnel and veterans policies. His work has earned numerous honors, including a 2009 Polk award, a 2010 National Headliner Award, the IAVA Leadership in Journalism award and the VFW News Media award.
