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.
