{"id":70253,"date":"2020-12-07T13:09:11","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T13:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/navytimes\/uncategorized\/2020\/12\/07\/this-week-in-congress-a-look-ahead-at-next-years-priorities\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T14:18:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T14:18:30","slug":"this-week-in-congress-a-look-ahead-at-next-years-priorities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/navytimes\/news\/pentagon-congress\/2020\/12\/07\/this-week-in-congress-a-look-ahead-at-next-years-priorities\/","title":{"rendered":"This week in Congress: A look ahead at next year\u2019s priorities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As members of Congress wrap up their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/congress\/2020\/12\/04\/trumps-new-defense-bill-veto-threat-aims-at-sasc-chairman-inhofe\/\" target=_blank>work for 2020<\/a> this week, they\u2019ll also be eyeing the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/news\/pentagon-congress\/2020\/12\/02\/the-number-of-veterans-in-congress-will-drop-to-lowest-level-since-at-least-ww-ii\/\" target=_blank> work ahead in 2021<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lawmakers on multiple committees \u2014 including the House Armed Services committee and both chamber\u2019s veterans policy panels \u2014 will hold hearings this week that will serve as partial previews of priorities for the 117th Congress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/news\/pentagon-congress\/2020\/12\/03\/illinois-lawmaker-tapped-as-next-ranking-member-on-house-veterans-affairs-committee\/\" target=_blank>House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee<\/a> has a hearing scheduled Wednesday looking at the issue of toxic exposure illnesses and the Department of Veterans Affairs\u2019 response, an issue that is expected to get significant attention in the next congressional session. The panel and its Senate counterpart will also hold hearings this week on VA\u2019s response to the ongoing pandemic, specifically discussing what veterans\u2019 future needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The House Armed Services Committee will hear from members of the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee, whose report will likely form the basis of significant Defense Department reform legislation next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the House Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a series of hearings this week looking at current and future U.S. policy in key regions across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<strong>Tuesday, Dec. 8<\/strong><br>\r\n<br>\r\nHouse Veterans&#8217; Affairs \u2014 10 a.m.\u2014 online hearing <br>\r\n<i>Pandemic support<\/i><br>\r\nThe committee will discuss legislative priorities for the 117th Congress and ongoing support for veterans amid the pandemic. <br>\r\n<br>\r\nHouse Foreign Affairs \u2014 10 a.m. \u2014 2172 Rayburn <br>\r\n<i>U.S.-Balkans Policy<\/i><br>\r\nFormer Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and other outside experts will testify on recommendations for future U.S. policy in the Balkans. <br>\r\n<br>\r\nSenate Commerce\u2014 2:30 p.m. \u2014 253 Russell<br>\r\n<i>Coast Guard Arctic Operations<\/i><br>\r\nCoast Guard Vice Commandant Adm. 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