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President Joe Biden will deliver a joint address to Congress on Wednesday night, with the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan<\/a> among the possible topics to expect in the nationally-televised speech. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlier this month, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the speech (which is technically not a State of the Union address) will cover \u201cbuilding the economy back better, getting the pandemic under control, and addressing the challenges we face around the world.\u201d The White House has not offered any other specifics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the recent announcement that all U.S. troops will be withdrawn from Afghanistan by Sept. 11 is a likely discussion point, given the significance of the military move and the lingering questions among lawmakers about the decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The House chamber is typically packed for presidential addresses, but this year\u2019s event will be limited in attendance because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Only about 200 lawmakers and staff are expected to be in the room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The April 28 event will also mark the 99th day in office for Biden.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTuesday, April 27<\/strong>
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\r\nSenate Armed Services \u2014 9:30 a.m. \u2014 G-50 Dirksen
\r\nDOD Management Challenges<\/i>
\r\nDefense officials will testify on management challenges and changes related to the fiscal 2022 budget request.
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\r\nHouse Transportation \u2014 11 a.m. \u2014 2167 Rayburn
\r\nInnovation in U.S. Aerospace<\/i>
\r\nIndustry experts will testify on trends in the aerospace industry.
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\r\nSenate Foreign Relations \u2014 2:30 p.m. \u2014 G-50 Dirksen
\r\nU.S. Policy in Afghanistan<\/i>
\r\nZalmay Khalilzad, special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation, will testify on the administration\u2019s plans in Afghanistan.
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\r\nWednesday, April 28<\/strong>
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\r\nSenate Homeland Security \u2014 9:30 a.m. \u2014 342 Dirksen Bldg.
\r\nNominations<\/i>
\r\nThe committee will consider several pending nominations.
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\r\nHouse Appropriations \u2014 10 a.m. \u2014 online hearing
\r\nCoast Guard <\/i>
\r\nAdm. Karl Schultz, commandant of the Coast Guard, will testify on the fiscal 2022 budget request.
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\r\nSenate Foreign Relations \u2014 10 a.m. \u2014 106 Dirksen
\r\nNominations<\/i>
\r\nThe committee will consider the nominations of Bonnie Jenkins to be under secretary for arms control at the State Department.
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\r\nHouse Armed Services \u2014 11 a.m. \u2014 2118 Rayburn
\r\nDOD Audit<\/i>
\r\nDouglas Glenn, deputy chief financial officer for the Department of Defense, and other officials will testify on the department\u2019s financial readiness plans.
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\r\nSenate Armed Services \u2014 2:30 p.m. \u2014 232-A Russell
\r\nSpecial operations readiness <\/i>
\r\nDefense officials will testify on challenges facing special operations forces and the fiscal 2022 budget request.
\r\n\r\nSenate Armed Services \u2014 2:30 p.m. \u2014 222 Russell
\r\nDefense Acquisition Reform<\/i>
\r\nDefense officials will testify on defense acquisition reform plans related to the fiscal 2022 budget request.
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\r\nSenate Appropriations \u2014 3 p.m. \u2014 138 Dirksen Bldg.
\r\nVA Telehealth Program<\/i>
\r\nDepartment officials will testify on changes to the VA telehealth program.
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\r\nSenate Veterans’ Affairs \u2014 3 p.m. \u2014 216 Hart
\r\nPending Legislation<\/i>
\r\nMembers will discuss several pending bills.
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\r\nSenate Armed Services \u2014 4:30 p.m. \u2014 562 Dirksen Bldg.
\r\nNuclear Deterrence Policy<\/i>
\r\nDefense officials will testify on the country\u2019s nuclear deterrence policy.
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\r\nThursday, April 29<\/strong>
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\r\nHouse Armed Services \u2014 11 a.m. \u2014 2118 Rayburn
\r\nIndo-Pacific maritime security<\/i>
\r\nOutside experts will testify on U.S. policy in the region.
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\r\nFriday, April 30<\/strong>
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\r\nHouse Armed Services \u2014 3 p.m. \u2014 online hearing
\r\nTechnology and Information Warfare<\/i>
\r\nOutside experts will testify on Defense Department cyber systems.
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